Judith Salthun Obituary
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Judy was born on February 2, 1939, in Davenport, Iowa, daughter of Walter and Lucille Kuhlmann. She graduated from Davenport High School in 1957, and married William (Bill) Salthun on August 15, 1959.
Judy loved spending time with her family, playing games with her grandkids, going out for dinner, reading, gardening, family vacations, the Chicago Cubs, and anything chocolate.
Judy will be greatly missed by her husband Bill, son Jim of Houghton, Michigan, daughter Pam (Kevin) Schlueter of Des Moines, Iowa, and her granddaughters Peyton Schlueter, Haley Schlueter, and Hannah Salthun. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Walt Kuhlmann.
A private family remembrance is planned for July.
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Barb Carlson
July 1, 2025
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear of Judy's passing.
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Julie Peterson
July 1, 2025
So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Neighborhood will miss her. Prayers to Bill and family.
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