Judy Rahn, age 81, of Sheboygan, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Rocky Knoll Health Center in Plymouth. Judy was born on November 4,1942 to Joseph and Vera (Goetsch) Matichich. She graduated from Sheboygan Central High School in 1960 where she made many lifelong friendships.
In her working years Judy was employed at various financial institutions where she acquired many friends. She was united in marriage to Al Rahn on October 22,1966 at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Sheboygan. Al preceded Judy in death on June 17, 2024. She enjoyed many camping trips to Long Lake with family and friends and trips to Germany and Hawaii. Reading, shopping, sightseeing and bowling were among her favorite activities. She especially enjoyed going for coffee with her sisters and spending time with her family. Judy was a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, the Catholic Women’s Charity Club and was a willing volunteer at her parish. She also delivered Meals on Wheels and throughout her life was unselfishly ready to help where needed.
Survivors include her dear son, Christopher “C.J.”. She is also survived by sisters Ruth (Jim) Lallemont, Joanne (Bob) Richards, Mary (Wayne) Watters and Janet Mihm. She is further survived by Lyle Schoenfeld, Irene (Jim) Worminghaus, Eldon Rahn, Judy Rahn, Ginny Genske and nieces, nephews and friends. Judy was preceded in death by her parents and parents-in-law, sister Susan Trossen, brothers- in-law Bob Trossen, Gary Mihm, Larry Genske, Donald Fischer, and Leslie Rahn and sisters-in- law Kathy Rahn, Dorothy Fischer, Char Rahn, Deloris Schoenfeld and nieces and nephews.
Judy’s family would like to thank Sharon Richardson Community Hospice and the staff at Rocky Knoll Health Care Center for their compassionate care.
A Mass of Christian Burial for both Judy and Al will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1439 S. 12th Street, Sheboygan. Family and friends may gather at the church on Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will take place at Holy Cross Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers please send memorial contributions in Judy and Al’s name to Rocky Knoll Health Care, Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, or any charity of choice.
My heartfelt condolences to CJ, Judy’s sisters, and all the rest of Judy’s extended family at their loss in the this difficult time. I know she is smiling down on all of us from Heaven.
Judy was a great cousin. I enjoyed her company across the decades at family gatherings such as the weekly Sunday visits at Grandma Matichich’s house after Sunday masses while growing up and summer family picnics at Evergreen Park in Sheboygan. More recently she was a great help to me during my mother’s failing heath by visits that she and her sister Joanne would make to visit my Mom and by help she, Joanne and Christine Sloan provided by helping me understand the help that my Mom needed. I will never forget the great her great help and how much I enjoyed her hearty laugh and good company during visits in recent years. She often called me her adopted brother, and I was always flattered that she would consider me in that role. I will miss her, but know that she is in a better place in Heaven looking down on us all and smiling.
Chris, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom and dad. I was lucky enough to get to know your family when your mom first came to Rocky Knoll, and it was truly a joy caring for her. The devotion and love that you and your dad showered on your sweet mom was so heartwarming. She would always brighten up when you'd pop in for dinner, you were obviously beyond precious to her, and I'm sure all the chocolates you'd sneak to her were icing on the cake.
Hold all the memories you've shared with your lovely parents in your heart, and know that they are watching over you. Hug your pups when it gets difficult, they're so helpful at times like this.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Our heartfelt sympathy to CJ and the families of Al and Judy on the loss of two wonderful people who both devoted much of their time to community service. Murray and I have wonderful memories of the many trips we made to Sheboygan when we would get together with them. My husband took numerous pictures of our excursions with them which included drones, alpen horns, airshows, carriage rides, trips to cheese houses to mention a few. They live on in our memories.
Lee and Murray Stewart, Toledo, Ohio
Our heartfelt sympathy to CJ and Judy and Alyard's families. We remember the fun times in the photos that my husband took whenever the four of us got together during our annual Sheboygan visit. I'm sure they will be missed for all their community service.
My deepest sympathy to the family on the passing of Judy and Al Rahn. Your friendship will be greatly missed.
With love,
Dorothy
To Judy and Al's family-you have my deepest sympathies. I hope it brings you comfort that they are together in Heaven. They were a wonderful couple. Rest in Peace.
CJ and family my deepest sympathy to you all. My parents were really good friends with Al and Judy. I can just picture my mom and Judy talking away in heaven and Al and my dad playing cribbage!
My condolences to my cousin CJ and Judy's sisters
Mary, my sincere sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dear sister, Judy. It was such a sweet day when I was visiting my own sister and heard you call out my name!! I didn't realize that you and Ruth were there to visit Judy! Cherish the memories you have made with your siblings. Please know that I am grateful we could visit together on that special day and I look forward to us keeping in touch with each other. May God be with you through this difficult time.
Hugs,
Cindy Becker
Chris I am so sorry for your loss of your Mom and Dad. Sending prayers for peace and comfort in the days ahead. May you also find comfort in your memories.
