Judith Ploeger, 68, of Independence, MO passed away on October 31, 2007 at her home. A memorial visitation will be held from 4-6:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice. Born Judith Ann Warren, February 18, 1939 in Winfield, Ks. to Charles William and Permelia Elizabeth Warren. The family soon settled in Independence, Mo. where she lived the rest of her life. Judy graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1957, followed by nursing training at the Independence Sanitarium and Hospital. She married Donald Ploeger, also of Independence, Mo. on September 29, 1961, loved arts and crafts, shopping, and her family. Judy is survived by her husband Don, sister Jan Hickerson, children Jana (Kuhn), Donald Jr., Victoria (Shoemaker), and grandchildren Cameron, Nick, Josh, Kelsey, and Madison.