Judith L. Macha, 68, Topeka, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013.
Judy was born August 2, 1945 in Delia, the daughter of Joseph and Cecile Zlatnik. She graduated from Delia High School and Washburn University.
She established a Piano studio in Topeka for 20 years and in Tulsa for 10 years. Before she was married, she taught music in Carbondale and Atlanta, GA. Public schools.
She was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church, P.E.O., Washburn Alumni Association, Sigma Alpha Iota Music Fraternity, Topeka Music Teachers Association (TMTA) and Tulsa Accredited Music Teachers Association (TAMTA). She was an active participant in these organizations, serving in numerous positions, including serving as President of both TMTA and TAMTA.
Judy married Garry L. Macha on June 18, 1972 in Delia. He survives. Other survivors include sons, Brent (Melissa) Macha, Austin, TX; Greg Macha, Shawnee; grandchildren, Jake, Luke and Max; brothers, Laverne Zlatnik, Delia, Leland Zlatnik, Topeka; and sisters, Rosella Hoglund, Overland Park, and Mary Alice Huntsman, Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Evelyne Parkerson.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2013 at Countryside United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Judy will lie in state at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday and visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the A.L.S. Association, Keith Worthington Chapter, 6950 Squibb Rd, Suite 210, Mission, KS 66202.