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Judith Stirm Obituary
December 21, 1954 - July 29, 2025
Judith (Judy) Leone (Williams) Stirm passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. She was born on December 21,1954 in Portage Wisconsin to the late Kenneth & Shirley (Schwanz) Williams. Judy graduated from Portage High School, class of 1972.
Judy and Brian Stirm were married on July 11,1987 in Columbus, IN. Since then, they have lived in Delphi, IN in a home that they built from the ground up. Judy loved infants & young children and for several years ran small day care centers both in Portage WI and Delphi IN. Judy was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Delphi.
Judy loved to fly, she started flying at the age of 2 with her dad Ken in Portage, WI. While not a pilot she did a fine job of co-piloting with Brian and others in a wide variety of airplanes. Judy belonged to numerous aviation organizations including (EAA) Experimental Aircraft Association, Midwest Antique Airplane Club and the Antique Airplane Association. She was a charter member of the EAA chapter in Portage, WI & also a member of the EAA chapter in Lafayette, IN. Judy loved attending the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh WI every year, never missing a year since it has been held at Oshkosh starting in 1970. One of the most important things to Judy was getting "their spot" to ensure that she & Brian would be with the many friends that they camped next to every year.
Judy also had a lifelong interest in collecting & displaying holiday ornaments and was an original member of the Holiday Hang Ups. Judy had perfected the art of thrifting and enjoyed antiques and collectibles. She was an avid reader and loved to do puzzles.
Judy is survived by her husband Brian as well as her siblings Christine Okpomor of Fulshear, TX, Robert Williams of Portage, WI and Diane (Scott) Allshouse of Lakewood Ranch, FL., her cousin Laura (Dan) Homan, Portage, WI, along with numerous nieces, grand nieces, nephews & grand nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd.
Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. (Central Time) on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Oshkosh, WI.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saint Joseph Catholic Church for window to heaven guidance, Carroll County Heritage Transportation for an auto/truck safety exhibit, or Oracle Airmotive Research & Development for aviation safety/efficiency research in Judith's memory. You may leave condolences and memories at www.soller-baker.com.
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Elizabeth (Beth) Osborn
August 7, 2025
Judy was a wonderful person. We met when her Mother-in-law and my Mother were residents at West Minister. Judy was a wonderful ray of light and cheer! I was always happy to see her. She and Brian were such a lovely caring couple. My deepest condolences to Brian and Judy´s family. Judy will be missed by so many who were lucky enough to know her.
June Abegglen Gwin
August 7, 2025
Sorry to read about the loss of your sister, Judy. I remember her from attending St. John's Lutheran School. I was a grade ahead of her. The loss of a sister is hard to deal with even if you didn't live near each other. The loss of my only sister, Kathie, is still difficult after 11 years. I hope you can take joy in memories of Judy and peace knowing she is now with her Lord and Savior.
Clara Rider
August 5, 2025
Brian , I am so sorry about the loss of Judy. My thoughts and prayers are with you in the coming days.
Ray Johnson
August 5, 2025
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Ray Johnson
August 5, 2025
Judy was a dear friend to us. Every year she volunteered as our registration lady at the Fly/In Cruise/In - Marion, Indiana. When I landed at Oshkosh & was tying down the airplane she walked up to me with her pink Fly/In Cruise/In - Marion, Indiana hat on. Blue skies & tailwinds Judy. Thank you for all you did for us. You will be sorely missed missed.
Ray & Judy Johnson
www.FlyInCruiseIn.com
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