Judy Cosens

Judy Cosens was born June 2, 1941 at the Greene County Hospital in Jefferson to Anna and John Clark. She attended Jefferson Community Schools and went on to earn her LPN degree from DMACC. Judy then served 17 years as a nurse at the Greene County Medical Center. Prior to becoming an LPN Judy was the proprietor of a ceramics shop.

In 1958, Judy married Russell Cosens. They had three children—Maralie, Melody, and Mark. As an avid motorcycle enthusiast, Judy particularly enjoyed riding alongside Russ on family trips.

Judy was very active in the community, coaching little and senior league softball. Judy and Russ also coached little league baseball together. She was a stalwart supporter of Jefferson Ram Sports and any activity featuring her grandchildren.

Judy Cosens died Jan. 22 at the Greene County Medical Center. She was 73 years of age. She is preceded in death by her parents, Anna (Clark) Kennedy and John Clark; step-father, Dan Kennedy; a sister, Becky Nash; a brother, Doug Clark; a brother, Dennis Kennedy; a brother, Stanley Clark; and her son, Mark Cosens.
She is survived by her husband, Russell Cosens of Jefferson; two daughters, Maralie (Greg) Ruth of Jefferson and Melody (COL Ret Darrell) Fountain of Carlisle, P.a.; nine grandchildren Tyson Ruth of Jefferson, Jared Ruth (Kayla) of North Liberty, Haily (Mitchell) Larson of Jefferson; Bethany Fountain of Carlisle, P.a., CPT Maggie (CPT Larry) Harris of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.; 2LT Jake Fountain (Kacie) of Ft. Benning, G.a.; Cory Cosens of Madrid; Chad Cosens of Madrid, Bo Cosens of Creston; and daughter-in-law Darcy Cosens Wright of Madrid; five great-grandchildren Hunter, Cassady, and McKenna Ruth of Jefferson; Finn Ruth of North Liberty; Luke Larson of Jefferson; siblings, Joan Richards of Barwick-Ontario, CAN, Phil Kennedy (Deb) of Grimes; and brother-in-law Bob Cosens (Jean) of Spirit Lake; as well as other relatives and friends. Memorials are suggested to the family.

Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home, www.sliningerrossowfuneralhome.com, 515-386-2171. 

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