Judith E. Van Ess

Judith E. Van Ess, 81, of Sheboygan went to her heavenly home peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

Judy was born on May 8, 1942, to Walter and Esther (Boldt) Neubeck in Milwaukee.

She was a graduate of Oostburg High School.

Judy was united in marriage to Stuart Van Ess on Nov. 25, 1961, in Oostburg. He preceded her in passing in 2008.

Judy was a member of Bethel Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Oostburg, where she served as a part of the funeral luncheon committee, Women of the Word, formerly the Rebekah’s Society, and taught Sunday School with Stuart.

Judy enjoyed reading, cooking, baking and going for drives.

She could instantly become friends with anyone. Judy was witty, clever and generous to those around her. She had a strong faith and hope in Christ Jesus and what was to come.

Judy is survived by her children Lori Van Ess Kelly of Port Washington, Jim (Lily) Van Ess of Washington, Jeff (Janet) Van Ess of Menomonee Falls and Lisa (Bill) Falcon of Elkhorn; 10 grandchildren, Eric, Megan (Brian), Chelsey (Erik), Nick (Casey), Joshua, Kristin, Alex, Jake (Erica), Max and Mitchell; and four great-grandchildren and one on the way.

She is further survived by her sisters Joan Heinen of Sheboygan and Joyce (Karl) Hiester of Pennsylvania, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Stuart, grandson Aaron Van Ess, parents, brother James (Diane) Neubeck and brother-in-law Duane Heinen.

A funeral service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held at Bethel OPC on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 1 p.m. The funeral is able to be viewed by visiting wenig.live/JudyVanEss.

Judy will be laid to rest next to Stuart at Oostburg Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may greet the family at church from 11 a.m until the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are appreciated in Judy’s name to Bethel OPC.

Judy’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.

For online condolences and additional information, please visit www.wenigfh.com.

The Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-564-2771) is serving the family with arrangements.