July 22, 1937 ~ September 28, 2024
Judith (Judy) Eisenlohr of Shelby passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born on July 22, 1937, in Hart to Marshall and Rhoda Spencer.
Judy was born into a farm family and learned how to work hard at an early age. She also learned to give with a big heart and was a supporter of anything her family was involved in. Judy graduated in 1955 from Hart High School and then went to Davenport College, after which she worked for a few years before marrying Norman Eisenlohr on Dec. 26, 1959 and staying home to raise their family. Judy was active in Hart Homemakers, Helping Hands and the Ladies Aid at Elbridge Community Church. She loved the Oceana County Fair, whether it was taking items to exhibit (including this year), watching her kids, then grandkids and then great-grandkids show their animals, or just socializing and eating that ‘once a year’ wonderful fair food. Judy also had a love for Anna Maria Island, which was a second home to her; going yearly with her parents when young and continuing after Norman retired, sitting daily on the beach absorbing the sun and enjoying their ‘later’ years. Judy and Norman had many adventures, having lived in Egypt and Taiwan for a few months (while Norman worked for Teledyne), traveling around the United States and taking family to Disney World, where It’s A Small World was her favorite ride (just kidding, she really didn’t like it). Judy loved to sew, collect dolls, tend to her flower garden, feed and watch the birds and spend time at the family cabin on Campbell Lake. She was always looking for a reason to get family together, making sure everyone had a special day for their birthday and that everyone had a handmade sock for Christmas. Holidays won’t be the same without Judy being in the middle of it all. Judy lived a full and happy life, was friends with everyone and was loved by all.
Judy is survived by: her children Al (Marinia) Eisenlohr, Dolphie (Rachel) Eisenlohr and Jill (Tom) Merten; 11 grandchildren, Chris (Meliza) Eisenlohr, Jessie (Quinn) Rycenga, Abby (David) Calderhead, Dan Eisenlohr, Leah (Andrew) Huston, Nick Eisenlohr, Dolph Eisenlohr, Lindsey Merten, Ethan (Susan) Merten, Whitney (Zack) Hintz; 17 great-grandchildren, JadaRae, Braelyn, Gunnar, Mackenzie, Jace, Merrie, Eleanor, Edison, Isla, James, Evan, Noah, Miranda, Thomas, Emily, Ryder and Colten; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister, Karen Longcore; many special close friends and her cat Ginny.
Judy was preceded in death by: her husband Norman; and grandson Cody Eisenlohr.
Memorial services will be conducted at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Elbridge Community Church, 2370 N. 136th Ave., Hart, Mich. 49420, with Pastor Nate Parsekian officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until services at 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, at Elbridge Community Church. Interment will follow in Elbridge Township Cemetery. A luncheon will be provided.
Memorial contributions can be directed to a charity of your choice in Judy’s name.
Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.
