Karen L. Judge, 73, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

Karen was born October 12, 1939, in Indianola, Iowa, to Earnest and Vera (Shaver) Newell, and was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. She was in upper management for the North American Division of Massey Ferguson for 25 years, and retired from the Pleasant Hill Police Department in 2005. Karen was a very feisty woman who loved sports cars, sports, computers, crocheting, her dog MJ, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Karen is survived by her loving husband, Jack Judge: children, Scott (Dena) Denning, Pam Denning, Kim (Tom) Grove, Tracey (Rick) Milbrandt, and Mark Judge; son-in-law, Bob Jordan; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of extended relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Lori Jordan.