Judith "Judy" Klepitsch (nee Kropp) was born on May 18, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois to Mildred (nee Helsper) and Glenn Kropp, Judy passed away on April 8, 2026 in Park Ridge, Illinois. She grew up in Chicago and went to Schurz High School in Chicago. She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Robert (Bob) Klepitsch, her daughters, Susan (Norb) Pinkawa and Patricia (Craig) Victor. Her 4 grandchildren, Michelle Swiderek, Denise (Mat) Hofvander, Kevin (Danielle) Victor and Scott Victor. Great grandmother of Olivia and Benjamin Swidrek, Atticus Hofvander and Jack Victor. Judy was an active member in the Park Ridge Community in the 20th Century Club, the Garden Club, Art League and various park district activities. She was a very talented painter and donated many of her paintings to good causes, She loved to golf, garden and travel and she loved being with her family. She will be deeply missed.

Visitation for Judy will be taking place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 beginning at 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at G. L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois, 60016. A 9:15 a.m. prayer service will be taking place at the funeral home on Thursday, April 16, 2026, followed by a 10:00 a.m. funeral mass at Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church in Niles, Illinois. Interment to follow in Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge, Illinois. For information please call the funeral home at (847) 699-9003.