Obituary for Judy Jeanne Klusendorf
Judy Jeanne (Engstrom) Klusendorf, age 83, passed away after a long struggle on February 16, 2023 in senior Living at The Collier at Naples, Florida.
Judy was born in LaPorte, IN to Charles and Doris (Dunham) Engstrom. She graduated from Lyons Township High School, La Grange, IL (1957) and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (1961) with a BS degree in Education. She was a primary school teacher for many years and finished her career teaching at the parent-child program at Hinsdale United Methodist Church, in Hinsdale, IL in 1990.
She moved to Naples, FL full time in 2002 to Foxfire Country Club where she made many friends over the years and enjoyed the Naples outdoor lifestyle, golfing several times a week with various groups. Outgoing and social, she enjoyed hosting super bowl parties as well as attending club functions.
In addition to golf, she enjoyed reading her kindle, variety puzzle books, Rummikub, watching Tiger Woods and others on the weekend golfing tournaments, and her many years with her beloved shelties, one of whom she trained to be a therapy dog. Additionally, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, both in Naples and in Michigan, playing cards and games as well as lots of time in the pool. She stayed in touch with them in their college years and their first jobs, always interested in their education, endeavors, and friendships.
Judy is survived by her spouse of 60 years, James Klusendorf, son Brian (Bean) Klusendorf, daughter Susan (Jonathan) Tuttle, and devoted grandmother of Jeffery Klusendorf, Christopher Klusendorf, and Annie Klusendorf. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Jeffrey Klusendorf and brother James Engstrom.
Judy will be missed greatly by her children, grandchildren, and her husband, Jim, to whom she was devoted in their partnership of laughter, socializing, travel, and golf.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Naples Community Church, The Salvation Army of Naples, or the charity of your choice.
Judy was born in LaPorte, IN to Charles and Doris (Dunham) Engstrom. She graduated from Lyons Township High School, La Grange, IL (1957) and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL (1961) with a BS degree in Education. She was a primary school teacher for many years and finished her career teaching at the parent-child program at Hinsdale United Methodist Church, in Hinsdale, IL in 1990.
She moved to Naples, FL full time in 2002 to Foxfire Country Club where she made many friends over the years and enjoyed the Naples outdoor lifestyle, golfing several times a week with various groups. Outgoing and social, she enjoyed hosting super bowl parties as well as attending club functions.
In addition to golf, she enjoyed reading her kindle, variety puzzle books, Rummikub, watching Tiger Woods and others on the weekend golfing tournaments, and her many years with her beloved shelties, one of whom she trained to be a therapy dog. Additionally, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, both in Naples and in Michigan, playing cards and games as well as lots of time in the pool. She stayed in touch with them in their college years and their first jobs, always interested in their education, endeavors, and friendships.
Judy is survived by her spouse of 60 years, James Klusendorf, son Brian (Bean) Klusendorf, daughter Susan (Jonathan) Tuttle, and devoted grandmother of Jeffery Klusendorf, Christopher Klusendorf, and Annie Klusendorf. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Jeffrey Klusendorf and brother James Engstrom.
Judy will be missed greatly by her children, grandchildren, and her husband, Jim, to whom she was devoted in their partnership of laughter, socializing, travel, and golf.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Naples Community Church, The Salvation Army of Naples, or the charity of your choice.