Margaret Judge

August 10th, 2001 - January 13th, 2026

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What a woman. Margaret was absolutely the best. I met her when I moved to Mount Pleasant, I was lucky to be her neighbor for a year. It was magical, like everything Margaret put her hands on. Margaret was all thinks pink, sparkles, Taylor Swift, and truly the ultimate girls girl. An impact like the one Margaret left is lasting. The loss of such a bright light is felt. Im so thankful to have known Margaret. I knew Margaret as a neighbor, as a very close friend, as the President (of IOPA), as a professor, as a cat enthusiast, but most of all but most of all, I knew her as someone who made people feel seen, supported, and loved exactly as they were. She showed up with warmth, intention, and so much heart. Margaret had a way of making the world feel a little softer and a lot more joyful just by being in it, and that is how she will always be remembered. I feel blessed to have been able to know and love her.

Ariana Elgabalawi

January 22nd, 2026 at 10:28am

Dear Dan, Peggy and Family, We just read the Journal Era, and I can't stop crying! Our hearts are broken for all of you! Knowing Margaret is with our Lord give us hope and is such a blessing. Yet it does not remove the tears and pain. We pray God's peace upon you as He carries you through this difficult time until you can again smile and laugh at the joy and love you all will carry forever in your hearts. Hugs from Gerry, Tammy, and Gerrett

The Cox Family

January 21st, 2026 at 4:54pm

Margaret will be so dearly missed:( She was one of my first friends at college! We bonded over not being able to opt out of a simple gen ed class we both didn’t want to take haha. I am so glad God placed us in that class because it blessed me with Margaret’s friendship. She was such a comfort and so consistent, she cared so deeply for those she loved. She was so intentional in ways to grow our friendship and to think of new ways to have fun! We would be out to eat, out to study, out to coffee or just simply hanging out in each other’s dorms. When she took me to her hometown she was so excited to show me all she had told me about! Being in Michigan meant test time for me of which sibling was which and who was who! She loved sharing and telling me about her family and friends and I loved hearing about all the things and people that made her, her. Praying for you all, such hard heartache and loss losing Margaret. But, God is good and I thank him for letting me know a friend like Margaret.Error Uploading Image!!!

Cora Skolozynski

January 21st, 2026 at 1:55am

I remember when Margaret was born. My family lived down the road from the Judges and I was lucky enough to have bonus siblings, bonus fields to run in and bonus extra money from babysitting. I remember thinking, "ok so I get snacks and get to feel grown up AND these kids are probably more responsible than me..." specifically Margaret would always beat me to her changing area and usually have the job pretty much done unless it needed more assistance :) still to this day, never "babysat" better kids hahaha, never had a Margaret who changed herself! And as her obituary said, I noticed her joy in people, over the years we all grew up but anytime I'd see her, last time being at my father's memorial, her demeanor was a sweet light. Her dad said specifically, "Margaret loves people". Life is a flash in the pan, I think she has left more than a flash <3

Lise Gustavsen

January 17th, 2026 at 9:01am

I had the privilege of serving with Margaret as an officer with PKT, our college's psychology organization. Margaret was always smiling, down to earth, and filled with the love of Christ. She was a great friend and a big support to me personally and professionally. Her kindess left a mark on my life and I'm so glad to have known her. Praying for her family and friends as we grieve the loss of someone who made the world brighter simply by being in it.

Marissa Conrad

January 16th, 2026 at 11:28pm

We were comforted by God’s amazing LOVE, and exceptional GRACE as we read about Margaret’s parents being there with her at the moment of her rest. Thank you Dan and Peggy for being sensitive parents shepherded by our precious Holy Spirit. Abrupt and Sudden events mimic the way our Beloved Savior will return! No one knows the day or hour. Praying the Holy Spirit so fills you both and Margaret’s siblings, spouses and their children that you could celebrate her always. We’re glad our children learned how to love one another in the Lord Jesus Christ as they matured during our BCBC years (2004-2015). Joe and Tama Prahlow