Judith Ann (Stietz) Pehl passed away on July 4, 2021.  Born 6-28-41 in Winnebago county, IL to Thomas and Ermadel Stietz, Judy grew up in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, graduating from South Wayne HS in 1959.  Judy married her life love Neil Pehl in Wiota, WI in 1961. They spent most of their life together on a farm north of Cedarville, IL.  Judy spent her working career as a medical transcriptionist and later as a Realtor in Freeport, IL.  She is survived by her children, Michael (Dianne) and Debra, two grandchildren, sister Shirley, sisters-in-law, Joyce and Mazie, a special cousin, Monica, and niece, Diane, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and genuine friends.  Neil passed away in 2018.  A private family service will be held, with love and in her memory. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Gratiot, WI.

Memorials/cards may be directed to Judith Pehl memorial:  St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 341 N. Judgement St, Shullsburg, WI 53586.