Judy Marie Ekern, age 74, passed away January 13, 2023 at the Gundersen Health System in La Crosse,
WI. She was born to Nelson and Hilda (Gunderson) McNallie on March 19, 1948 in Eau Claire, WI. She
was united in marriage to Gerald ‘Jerry’ Ekern on August 24, 1968 in Osseo, WI.
Judy attended Osseo High School and graduated in 1966. After High School she became a Certified
Nursing Assistant for over 30 years. She truly had a special gift of working with the elderly. When she
wasn’t doing that, she worked part time and seasonal making Lefse in Blair.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald; children, Gerald Jr. (Jennifer) Ekern, Greg (Chandra) Ekern, and
Patty (Roy) Kvistad; grandchildren, Jeremy (Megan) Ekern, Jaren Ekern, Ashley Little, Bailey Ekern,
Dakota Kvistad, and Cheyenne (fiancé Alex DeWall) Kvistad; great grandchildren, Dustin, Kaylnn, Remy,
Ellen, and soon to be Arlo; brother, Jerald (Lois) McNallie; sisters- in- law, Lois McNallie and Laurie
McNallie; along with many other nieces, nephews, and friends.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Nan Tiquist; and brothers, Robert McNallie and Ronald
McNallie.
Funeral services for Judy will take place Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the Schiefelbein Funeral Home at
1:00 p.m. Pastor Elden Simonson will officiate. Friends and family are invited to visitation from
11:00 a.m. until time of service.
The Schiefelbein Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 13507 7 th St., Osseo, WI 54758
(715-597-3711).
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