Judith Idalski

Judith Kay “Judi” Idalski age 84 of Ocqueoc passed away June 30, 2026.

She was born March 8, 1942 in Lansing to Arthur and Virginia (Leyrer) Eldridge.

Judi grew up in Portland, Michigan then in 1963 she moved to Traverse City. On April 17, 1983 she married Gerald Idalski and moved to Ocqueoc. You will probably remember her as the delivery person for the Detroit News and the Alpena News as well as a mail carrier in the Millersburg area. Judi was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, its Rosary Society and was a Liturgical Minister.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald; eight children, April (Duane) Bush, Melody (Joe) Zerves, Mark (Lou) Barrett, Scott Barrett, Jerry Jr., Kim (Lynn) Morrison, Tammy (Dan Stewart) Idalski and Hugh Idalski; many grandchildren; quite a few great grandchildren; a sister, Joanne Sharp; a brother, James (Olyvia) Eldridge; as well as many nieces and nephews.

On Tuesday, July 7th the Rosary will be recited by the Rosary Society at St. Ignatius Catholic Church beginning at 10 a.m. with public visiting until the time of her Mass at 11 a.m. with Fr. Don Geyman officiating.

Inurnment will take place at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Ignatius School or St. Ignatius Rosary Society in memory of Judi Idalski.

Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org