Birth date: Oct 12, 1946 Death date: Oct 3, 2024
Judith Mary Statezny-Ulch, 77, passed away on October 3, 2024 in Fayetteville, Arkansas after a courageous battle with sepsis. She was born on October 12, 1946 in Antigo, Wisconsin to the late Johnie and Alma (Wilcox) Statezny. J Read Obituary
I found a poetry book in a free library by one of the houses in Milwaukee while I was walking my dog. The name of the book is “ Country Times” by Judith M. Statezy, it has a picture of Judith Statezny on the back cover of the book, I searched about the writer to read more about her and found out that she passed away in 2024. I enjoyed the book, she is a great poet!
I knew Judith from her former work at the camp in WI. She counseled me several times by phone. She brought me peace, closure and understanding more than once, and I remain forever in her debt because of her gift and her kindness in sharing it. She was indeed a force of nature. May you Rest In Peace, Judith. Thank you for being there for me.
We called her Judy - though sometimes in joking we used Judith or Jude or Judea. I often thought she was one of those people who are called "a force of nature."
While she was open and friendly to almost everyone, she could instantly become "mama bear" in helping and watching over her kids - no matter their age.
She could "make things happen" when she put her mind to it, and was a persuasive and gifted speaker, writer, business owner, advisor, and friend.
She opened many people's eyes to possibilities in this life - and beyond. And when she learned better, she did better - as in her conquering her addiction and then helping many others learn to do the same!
One of the things I remember best about her was her ability to have fun - and create a good time out of simply seeing things in a humorous way or choosing to walk away from difficulties beyond her control.
I will always think of her as a Spiritual person - and associate her with parties and lots of people gathering for fun, whether bonfires in summer, gatherings at her store when she had it, or spontaneous "let's go to supper" invitations to whoever was handy.
She will be missed by many who knew her, and also many who only met her once or a few times.
I hope her transition was peaceful and gentle, and that her family and friends are able to think of her as just walking into another warmly comfortable room, another beautiful garden, a new place to investigate just what the "paranormal" looks like from "the other side." I think she would love it if she could meet some "spacemen" or "aliens."
I can almost see her setting another party in motion, laughing with family and friends who arrived before she did, and making plans to welcome her loved ones when they join her. I think she will always be "Herself."
Colleen Angel
My sincere condolences to Harvey and all of Judy's family. My heart goes out to each and every one of the family and friends. I met Judy many years ago at her store in Stevens Point through a mutual friend. I bought many books and jewelry in those stops at her store. I even babysat her little Pomeranian dog, Prancer for a weekend.. one that lasted the remainder of Prancer's life. My kids grew up with that sweet little dog, as Judy and Jason never did take her back with them. Prancer was very much loved by our family. I traveled to Arkansas for Judy & Harvey's wedding, and was so happy for them to have found one another... even though it took Judy away from her Wisconsin home. She will always have a place in my heart. There certainly was never anyone else quite like her with her joy of life and sparkling personality. She will be missed by all who love her.
