Judy A. Plock

Judy A. Plock, age 80, of Kearney, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 12, 2026 at Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home with Pastor Jo Ellen Axthelm officiating. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. Born on December 15, 1945, in Holdrege, Nebraska, Judy lived a life rooted in family, friendship, and generous love. On Christmas Day of 2025, Judy spent the early hours holding the hand of her youngest child, Kelly. When the day grew quiet, she went on to spend the remainder of the holiday with her other children and her beloved husband, joining them in heaven—reunited on a day that perfectly reflected her devotion to family. Judy graduated from Holdrege High School and later made her home in Kearney, where she and her husband, Vaughn, raised their children. For a time, Judy and Vaughn also lived together in Harrogate, England—an experience she cherished and often spoke of fondly. She worked for many years at Old Home Bread and worked at the Stagecoach for 25 years, where she retired. At these jobs and across the city of Kearney, Judy built lifelong friendships and was known for her strong work ethic, quick wit, and contagious laugh. Those lucky enough to call her a friend fondly recalled how Judy could fill any room with laughter—often while sharing a story, always enhanced by her own unique details. Outside of work, Judy was famous for her keen eye at garage sales, proudly sharing her “treasures” and the stories behind each find. She had a big heart, an infectious laugh, and truly never met a stranger. Judy is survived by her daughter, Kelly Plock; her grandchildren, Brittany and husband Josh Linderman, Shelby and husband Mark Gawrick, and grandson Sam Plock along with 5 great granddaughters,son-in-law Art Bralick and daughter-in-law Tammy Freeze; siblings Jerry Marriner and wife Pat, Cathy Marriner, Bill Marriner and wife Sherry; and half-sister Alice Lebcke and husband Jerry. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille Marriner; her husband, Vaughn, her children, Julie, Bob, and Michael; and her siblings, half-sister Babe Carlson and half-brother Jim Marriner. Judy’s legacy of love, laughter, and kindness will live on in all who knew her.

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Judy A. Plock

December 15, 1945 - December 25, 2025