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Mrs Judith Anne Bradley - Art
b. 03/16/1946 Kenosha, WI
d. 12/03/2013
Judith A. Bradley transformed on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at the age of 67 and returned back to Source, God's Love. She was born on March 16, 1946, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, the Daughter of Dr. Harold and Ruth Kappus. In life she brought true compassion, gratitude and forgiveness to all living things that had the pleasure of witnessing her in human form.
She is survived by her husband, James Bradley, after living a 45-year romance, rivaling the most heartfelt of classical literature; her three "masterpieces": Lauren Bradley, Marisa Schwartz and Jonas Bradley; her dear son-in-law Mike Schwartz and daughter-in-law Jennifer Bradley; and her cherished grandchildren: Jakob Schwartz, Knox Bradley and Maxwell Bradley.
She is further survived by her beloved brothers and sisters: Donald & Sheryl Kappus, Ronald & Yvonne Kappus, Fred & Melissa Kappus, Jack & Fletcher Bishop, Bernie & Denise Christman, Caroline & Gary Bauer, Linda (Monty) Storm, and Sharon Jim Montag. Also remembering her in love, Terrance, April, Molly, Madeline, and Matthew Schultz, and Dorothy Kappus. Her best friends, Dianne Heubner, Marda Arkebauer, Dennis Mehalopoulos, Edward Robinson, and Peggy Bode and her two dogs Roxie and Hattie.
Judith's heart sang in the presence of her family, friends and dogs. She also enjoyed birds, flowers and….a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs!
A memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014, from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Formal remarks will be made at 3 p.m. at Shully's Watermark, 146 Green Bay Road, Thiensvillie WI 53092. Join FB group "Celebration of Judith Bradley" for updates and shared memories. http://www.phillipfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituaries.php for details.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: The Ozaukee Humane Society in her honor.
---published in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, December 26, 2013---
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Cynthia L. Stein (Hug)
Had the pleasure to have Miss Kappus as a teacher in 12th grade art class. I can't draw a straight line WITH a ruler, and she was so encouraging every time she had to critique one of my assignments. After one particular horrid attempt, on my part, to paint, she looked at me and said "ever try macrame?" "all you have to do is count and tie knots" She taught me how to macrame, allowing me to" tie knots and count" while the others painted, earning me my first and only A in art. Remember macrame plant hangers? Fast forward 40+ years and I remember her huge smile and kind eyes, and the encouragement she gave to a 17 year old girl who still can't draw a straight line with a ruler. Rest in peace You taught me more than art and I thank you
Sandra L. Johnson
That is a wonderful memory !