Judy R. Mittendorf

Judy R. Mittendorf, 81, of Murphysboro passed away at 3pm on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Carbondale. Judy was born on November 13, 1939 in St. Louis, MO., a daughter to the late Wayne P. and Helen (Rendleman) Sirles. She was united in marriage to Larry R. Mittendorf at the First Presbyterian Church in Carbondale on June 27, 1981, Larry survives of Murphysboro. Judy was raised on the farm at Rendleman Orchards in Alto Pass, IL. She had a cousin, Sharon who was raised as a twin sister as Sharon’s mother died shortly after birth. Her Dad was a physician who died at the age of 34 in Herrin before he was able to set up practice. Her mother moved to Alto Pass to live with her father Grover and mother Iva Rendleman, Her Mom went on to be a school teacher in Alto Pass and was well respected by all in the community. Judy graduated high school in 1957 and attended S.I.U.C. She tried out and became a cheer leader for S.U.U.C. She also was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She was very proud to be a member of Angel Flight. She graduated from S.I.U.C. after three years in 1960, then married Jim Massey and moved to Belleville, IL., where she taught. She obtained her Master’s in business at S.I.U.E. and taught at Belleville West High School as well as Scott Air Force Base. In 1979 she moved to Murphysboro, IL., and began looking for a job in Guidance at the Murphysboro Middle School. She was hired and met Larry a year later which culminated in a marriage. She retired from teaching in 2002. She was a very giving and caring person and those who knew her recognized it, for those who didn’t get to know her, they missed something. Judy was a member of the Congregational Church in Alto Pass, IL. Services will be private with burial in Alto Pass Cemetery. In lieu of customary remembrances, the Judy’s family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to the Congregational Church in Alto Pass. Survivors include her husband, Larry R. Mittendorf of Murphysboro, one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Frank Weitekamper of Libertyville, IL., one son, James Gregory Massey of Nederland, CO., three grandchildren, Katja Goodwillie, Kai and Marcus Weitekamper, one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne R. and Betty Sirles of Alto Pass, two sisters, Sharon Williamson of Belleville and Jan Henry of Carbondale, nieces, Cheryl, Leslie, and Amy and one nephew Wayne. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by one niece Suzanne Harju.

Judy R. Mittendorf

November 13, 1939 - February 16, 2021