Judith "Judi" Reifsteck

Judith “Judi” A. Reifsteck, age 65, formerly of Hanover, Illinois, of East Dubuque, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at home. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 7, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Dubuque, with Father Dean Smith as Celebrant. Burial will take place in Evergreen Cemetery in Hanover. In lieu of flowers, the family will be establishing a memorial to the Humane Society in Dubuque, Iowa.
Judi was born September 15, 1950, in Freeport, Illinois, the daughter of Edward Otto and Delores Eileen (Schmitt) Reifsteck. She attended Hanover High School and graduated with the Class of 1968. Judi worked at the Packing House in Dubuque for many years as a computer programmer.
Judi was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in East Dubuque. She loved dogs and enjoyed raising them. Judi cherished the time she spent with her family, who meant the world to her.
Judi will be dearly missed by her mother, Delores of East Dubuque; brother, Edward (Margaret) Reifsteck of Lena, Illinois; a niece, Mary Frances Barthel of Quincy, Illinois; two great nieces, Allison and Lily Barthel; an uncle, Carl (Darlene) Reifsteck of Elizabeth, Illinois; and many cousins. Judi was preceded in death by her father, a nephew, Benjamin Edward Reifsteck and many cousins.