Judith C. McFarlane

Judith “Judy” C. McFarlane, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Hillside Manor in Beaver Dam.

Judy was born on March 11, 1941, in Columbus, Wisconsin, the daughter of Earl and Armilla (Lange) Hendrickson. She was united in marriage to Ronald McFarlane on October 22, 1960, in Doylestown, Wisconsin. Judy worked in the deli at both Sentry and Piggly Wiggly in Beaver Dam. She loved wintering in Arizona with Ron and watching the Milwaukee Brewers. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling, gardening, knitting, and spending many summers in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. She was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam. 

Judy is survived by her children, Terri (Gary) Kelly of Waukesha and Todd (Carol) McFarlane of Waukesha; her grandchildren, Mariah (Adam) Woodside, Marcus (Natalie) Kelly, Amanda McFarlane, and Breann McFarlane; and her great-grandchildren, Sofia, Olivia, Emmett, and one more expected in August; and further survived by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ronald McFarlane; and other relatives.

Visitation for Judy will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Good Shepherd Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 p.m.  Inurnment will take place at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery in Beaver Dam.