June married Robert J. Novotny on April 16, 1955 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kewaunee, WI. He preceded her in death April 8, 2005. June graduated from Kewaunee High School with the class of 1952. She loved her family life and her friends. Many referred to her as Grandma June because she was so loving and nurturing to all children. She enjoyed babysitting her grandkids and the kids of close friends. June leaves behind a legacy of strong Christian faith sown and cultivated into her children by her and Robert and passed down through each generation. Eternal paradise just got a little brighter with her presence.
She is survived by six children: Laurene (Stephen) Vorderbruggen of Salem, WI, Robert H. Novotny of Waukegan, IL, Leanne (Randy) Harju of Gurnee, IL, Linda Bryant of Rock Hill, SC (Richard Bryant), Paul (Chris) Novotny of Antioch, IL, Matthew (Kristy) Novotny of Kenosha, WI. Her eight grandchildren: Jared (Carrie) Colón, Justin (Haley) Bryant, Shane Bryant, Austin Harju, Hannah Harju, Mullen Novotny, Noel Novotny and Lily Novotny. Her five great grandchildren: Leilah Colón, Elijah Colón, McKennon Bryant, Ada Bryant, Robert Harju-Davis. And many nieces and nephews. Also, her very special loving friend and caregiver Sugi.
June was preceded in death by her parents, Walter J and Meta (Mueller) Kudick, her brothers Private Merlin a Kudick, P.F.C., Harvey E. Kudick, Wallace F. Kudick, and her sister Bertha Mae Smith, and her many loving In-Laws.
Friends and family will gather for a visitation for June that will be held on Friday, May 3rd, 2024 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1310 North Frolic Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085. A committal service will occur immediately following at Pine View Cemetery, 10750 West Beach Road, Beach Park, IL 60087.
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