SPRINGFIELD, MO -- Judith Ann Herrmann (Farrell), the daughter of John Judson Farrell and Thelma M Farrell (Houseworth), passed away on November 3, 2025, in Springfield, MO.
Judy was born in Lima, OH, on May 20, 1934. She was a graduate of St Gerard Catholic High School.
On September 17, 1955, Judy married Samuel S Herrmann. Judy and Sam had four sons, John Herrmann (Cindy), David Herrmann (Ginny, deceased), Christopher Herrmann (Brenda), Mark Herrmann (Patty, deceased), a daughter, Susan Ekstam (Keith), five grandsons, Stephen Herrmann, Michael Herrmann (Claudia Schwartz-Herrmann), Andy Herrmann (Keya Johnson), Joey Ekstam (Jamie Strong), Leland Ekstam (Lilly Boyd), and great granddaughters, Mavis Herrmann and Hazel Ekstam.
Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Herrmann, her parents, Jud and Thelma Farrell, her sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bob Gorman.
A memorial will be held on November 14, 2025, at St Edward's Catholic Church in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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Lisa Sciranka (Kayser)
November 14, 2025
I'm so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers I remember the fun we had during your summer visits when your family came to Lima, to visit your grandparents. One of the best times for me, was when I went home with you guys and spent a few weeks!
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