Judith Gundlach

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Judith A. Gundlach, nee Strobl, 74, of Columbia, IL, born October 3, 1944, in Jacksonville, FL, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at her residence surrounded by family.

Judy graduated from Barnes School of Nursing.  She enjoyed playing bridge, traveling, watching Cardinal Baseball games, and spending time at the clubhouse with family.  She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Strobl; her mother, Alma, nee Mileur, Strobl Schindler; her stepfather, Raymond Schindler; and two sisters-in-law, Sandy Strobl and Bonnie Gundlach.

She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Joseph Gundlach, whom she married on October 9, 1965;
two daughters, Laura Pratl (Tim Gorman),
and Christy Gundlach;
two grandchildren, John Pratl and Katie Pratl;
one brother, John Strobl;
two brothers-in-law, Tom Gundlach,
and Dick (Kathy) Gundlach;
one sister-in-law, Janet (Bill) Stumpf;
and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Grade School, to Althoff Catholic High School, or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.   Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation:  Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL.

Funeral:  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL, with Msgr. Carl Scherrer officiating.

Private family burial will be held at a later date.

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19 Comments on Judith Gundlach

Laurie Thompson said : Guest Report Aug 19, 2019 at 11:46 PM

So sorry for your loss.

  • Belleville
  • IL
Frank and Kim said : Guest Report Aug 19, 2019 at 11:32 PM

Joe, Johnny, Katie, Laura and Christi Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Your family made such great memories with Judy and you will have those to always treasure.

  • Millstadt
  • Il
Richard and Mary Beth Schilling said : Guest Report Aug 19, 2019 at 5:33 PM

Dear Joe, Laura, Christy, We are so sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace. Rich & Mary Beth Schilling

  • Camdenton
  • MO
cheryl and dr. joe arena said : Guest Report Aug 19, 2019 at 4:00 PM

Holding your family in our hearts and prayers. I will cherish the Barnes memories. Joe and I are so glad we got to spend time with you both pre or post cruises. God bless.

  • fort lauderdale
  • florida
Mary Guest said : Guest Report Aug 19, 2019 at 2:02 AM

Joe and girls...We were so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers Mike and Mary Guest

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Margaret Strobl Edgar said : Guest Report Aug 19, 2019 at 1:19 AM

God be with you during this sad time. Cherish the memories and she will always be with you.

  • Ava
  • IL
Joyce Schwarz Cleamer said : Guest Report Aug 18, 2019 at 10:46 PM

To the Gundlach family: My heartfelt sympathy to you all, and my prayers are with you. Judy was such a good person, and she will be missed.

  • Mascoutah
  • Il
Stephanie Kreitner said : Guest Report Aug 18, 2019 at 2:39 PM

Dear Gundlach family, I am so very sorry for the passing of your wife, mom, and grandma. Please know that you will all be in my prayers. Judy was such a wonderful lady, and heaven has gained another angel. She will be watching over you every day. Hugs and love to everyone of you! With all my love, Stephanie Kreitner and family!❤

  • Godfrey
  • Illinois
Pete & Janet schloemann said : Guest Report Aug 18, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Please accept our sympathy . May you find consolation in the memories your family has shared with Judy.

  • Swansea
  • Il.
Jack and Marilyn Merkley said : Guest Report Aug 18, 2019 at 2:27 AM

Dear Joe, Jack and I were so saddened to hear of Judy's passing. It was obvious to us that you, the girls and grand kids did much to make her last few years full of fun and family.She rests now in God's loving arms. Remember all her goodness and pass it on. with love, Jack and Marilyn

  • Rochester
  • Il
Chris Bolesta said : Guest Report Aug 18, 2019 at 12:16 AM

Dear Frosty and Family I am truly sorry for your great loss. I remember Judy fondly and her legacy is one of the tightest families of good people I know. And one of the strongest. Chris and the Bolesta Family

  • Saint Louis
  • MO
Dave and Susie Pratl said : Guest Report Aug 17, 2019 at 9:32 PM

Please accept our condolences to all of you! We will be sending prayers across the miles...to a wonderful family that has all good memories.

  • St Louis
  • Missouri
Donna and Mark Altemeier said : Guest Report Aug 17, 2019 at 8:55 PM

Dear Joe, Laura, and Christy, our deepest sympathy on your loss. Judy was such a fighter and now is resting in peace in the arms of Jesus. Such a beautiful soul who will not be forgotten. With our love, Donna and Mark

  • Belleville
  • Illinois
Joe & Kathleen Davis said : Guest Report Aug 17, 2019 at 6:20 PM

May God be with all of you and bring you comfort and peace. Our prayers are with you now and I the days to follow.

  • Linwood
  • Kansas
Bob /holly schindler said : Guest Report Aug 17, 2019 at 6:04 PM

To all of Judith family my deepest sympathy.

  • Kelso
  • Mo
Gary Schneider said : Guest Report Aug 17, 2019 at 4:57 PM

My deepest sympathy to Judy's entire family. Added condolences to Joe, Laura and Christy. Rest in peace Judy.

  • Springfield
  • IL
Marlene Herrmann said : Guest Report Aug 17, 2019 at 12:27 PM

Please accept our sympathy for you and your family, May she Rest In Peace,

  • Millstadt
  • Illinois
Terry Schwarz said : Guest Report Aug 17, 2019 at 12:06 PM

Rip Judy your out of pain now.Condolence Joe and the Gundlach family.I’ll be missing you on facebook.

  • Bradenton
  • Florida
PattyAnn Reiss said : Guest Report Aug 17, 2019 at 12:33 AM

You have my deepest sympathies. Worked with Judy at Dermassociates and spent many lunch hours together.

  • Freeburg
  • Illinois

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