Judy S. Ford

Judy S. Ford, 76, of Sparta, died Monday, October 2, 2017 at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center, Sparta. She was born to the late Gifford and Hannah (Hill) Ford in Soldiers Grove, WI. 

Judy married the father of her children, Wyman Hoiland, they later divorced. She worked as a CNA at Rolling Hills Rehabilitation Center until her retirement. Judy enjoyed fishing, birds, doing puzzles, and going to rummage sales. Above all, family was most important to her, she loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. 

Judy is survived by her 5 children: Mike Olson; Phillip (Shirley) Hoiland; Trina Hoiland; Shannon (Shawna) Hoiland; and Wendy (David Blomquist) Donahue; 9 grandchildren: Joshua, Heidi, Brandon, Shane, Kyle, Jocelyn, Marissa, Kody, and Nicole; 6 great-grandchildren: Dominic, Aeryonna, Nevaeh, Ethan, Neala, and Belinda. She is further survived by a brother and 5 sisters and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 7, at the Sparta VFW Post 2112, from 3-6 p.m. with a time for sharing of memories at 4 p.m.  Online condolences may be offered to Judy’s family at www.schanhoferfh.com. 

The Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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