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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Judy Lankey, who left us peacefully on June 2, 2025 at the age of 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Judy was born on June 7, 1942 in West St. Paul and graduated from Sibley High School in 1960.  While growing up, Judy enjoyed spending summers with her family at the cabin in Lindstrom.  In 1976, she moved her family from West St. Paul into her new home in Chisago City.  She enjoyed working at The Rainbow Café and all of the people she met there.  She went on to work at the Windy Acres Assisted Living Home with her loving husband Gary until her retirement.  Judy was a member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church and donated much of her time there.  She was also involved with Baby Blanket and other charities as she always put other people first.  In addition to being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Judy was known for her generosity, positivity, and sense of humor.  She loved baking, spending time with her family, having coffee with her friends, and hosting Holidays.  She was a positive influence on many and was loved by everybody!

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lillian and Jerome Evans, son Michael Perron, daughter Ann Marie, and grandson Anthony (Tony) Perron.  She is survived by her husband Gary, daughter Sheryl (Carl) Swanson, daughter-in-law Terri Perron, Michelle (Dan) Strese, David (Chanda) Lankey; grandchildren Trisha, Brent, Joseph (Jasmin), Brandon, Amber, Ashley, Kyler, and many great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindstrom, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the Mass at church.  Interment at South Green Lake Cemetery in Chisago City, Minnesota.  Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom, Minnesota.  Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com

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