Judy F. Mislivecek

Judy F. Mislivecek, age 66, passed away at HospiceCare in Fitchburg on Friday, January 7, 2011.   She was born in Beloit, WI on March 23, 1944, a daughter of Elroy and Dorothy (Carpenter) Gjestson.   Judy married her first husband, and father of her sons, Lowell Bert' Sorenson on August 30, 1964.   She later married James Mislivecek on February 14, 1984.   Judy graduated from Beloit Memorial High School and went on to Beloit College for 2 years, majoring in English Literature.   She worked as the Department Secretary for the College of Agricultural Journalism at the University of Wisconsin for over 25 years.   She was a member of the Cap City 4 Lakes Hog Club, enjoyed traveling extensively with her husband Jim, and bowling.   She was a big fan of the Packers, Badgers, and NASCAR.   Judy is survived by her husband, Jim Mislivecek; sons, Curtis (Lori) Sorenson and Scott (Kara) Sorenson; step-children, Mike Mislivecek and Suzanne Brettell; grandchildren, Kassandra, Celina, Coty, Seth, Elizabeth, Emily and Travis; a brother, Alan (Sue) Gjestson; sisters in law, Linda Coon and Alice Dunse; brother in law, Richard Mislivecek; and many nieces and nephews.   She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother in law, Tom Coon.   Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 11:00 am at Deerfield Lutheran Church, 206 S. Main St., Deerfield with the Rev. Larry Sexe officiating.   Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens in Cottage Grove.   The family will greet friends at the Olson-Holzhuter-Cress Funeral Home in Deerfield on Wednesday, January 12th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm and again at church on Thursday from 10:00 am until the time of service.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, or to HospiceCare, Inc.   Special thanks to HospiceCare.