Judith “Judy” Anton, 78, Dickinson, died on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Benedictine Living Community, Dickinson. Judy’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Dickinson with Msgr. Thomas Richter as celebrant. Inurnment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Dickinson. Visitation will be 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson with a Rosary and Vigil at 7 p.m., with Deacon Leonard Krebs presiding.
Judy was born August 12, 1947 to Edward and Lillian (Karsky) Kadrmas. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school. She attended Dickinson High School and worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Tempo, Well Tech, and later Winnie’s Message Center until retiring August of 2013.
Judy married the love of her life Jack Anton at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dickinson on July 6, 1965. They celebrated 60 years of marriage this past summer. Although Jack and Judy had no children of their own, she cherished all of her nieces and nephews as her own.
Family was very important to Judy. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary. She looked forward to family gatherings, especially picnics at the farm where family insisted she bring her famous macaroni salad or ribbon Jello salad. Jack and Judy enjoyed camping and fishing along with trips to Deadwood and Montana to play Keno at Lucky Lil’s, playing Bingo at the KC Club, and playing cards especially poker.
Judy is survived by her husband, Jack; siblings, Eileen Schiff, Dickinson, Bea Grundhauser, Lefor, Edwin Kadrmas, Dickinson, Gordon (Sharon) Kadrmas, Dickinson, Jeannie (Chuck) Roshau, Dickinson, Virginia Larson, Hillsboro, OR, and Doreen Binstock, Fargo; sister-in-law, Judy Kadrmas, Fargo; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews; extended family, Arletta Anton, Doug (Paula) Anton, and Gary Anton; and special friend, Shirley Sample, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lillian Kadrmas; in-laws, Jack and Margaret Anton; brothers, Louis, Eugene, and Alvin; sister, Deborah; brothers-in-law, Ervin Schiff, Duane Grundhauser, and Ron Larson; sister-in-law, Helen Kadrmas; extended family, Marge and Charlie Wighaus, Allan and Sophie Anton, and Ron Anton; and furry friends, Spoofer and Buffy.
Judy was placed in the arms of Jesus during her favorite time of the year, where she would beautifully decorate her home for the season.
