Judith Ann Ladner

Judith Ann Ladner passed away peacefully on June 28, 2010. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Anthony “Tony” Ladner of fifteen years and loving mother to Jacqueline Grisham (Terry), Sherry Koconis, and Wendi King (Tom) from a previous marriage. She was a loving step-mother to Joan Berg (Dennis), Robert Ladner (Beth), and Mary Ganz (Joseph). Judy loved her ten grandchildren and her seven great-grandchildren. She was born February 1, 1932 in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, the youngest of nine children to Nettie Isabelle and David Kaphaem. Friends introduced Judy to Tony Ladner in 1991. They married and have had a wonderful life including extensive travel and meeting many friends. Tony’s wonderful family meant so much to her. She was proud of her affiliations with Ladies of Elks, Auburn Pregnancy Aid, and Battered Woman Organization. She is preceded in death by all her siblings, and her daughter, Wendi King. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to Auburn Pregnancy Aid, Attn: Marla Thompson, 1736 Franklin Street, Enumclaw, WA 98022 (360-825-5785). Arrangements were made at Holy Family Catholic Church, 505 17th Street SE, Auburn, WA for July 3; Rosary at 9:00 am, viewing at 9:30 am, funeral mass at 11:00 am.