Judith Svoboda

Judith Svoboda obituary, Fayetteville, AR

Judith Svoboda

Judith Svoboda Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory of Fayetteville on Oct. 26, 2025.

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Judith Svoboda, age 69, of Fayetteville, AR passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born September 26, 1956, in Hessen, Germany. Her parents, Heinz von der Heyde and Erika Donsbach von der Heyde preceded her in death.
Judith was a realtor for thirty-two years starting in Kansas in 1992. She loved spending time with her family, gardening, bird watching, and being with her faithful canine companion Adler. Above all else, she treasured helping others in any way she could. She was a hard worker and generous loving person.
Survivors are her husband, Martin John Svoboda, II; a daughter, Jessica (Josh) Kirmer; a brother, Hubertus von der Heyde; and four grandchildren, Danyael, Michael, Alexander and Evelyn.
Memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27, at Nelson Berna Funeral Home in Fayetteville.

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