Judy Borgstadt Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Judy Borgstadt, age 75 of Higginsville, Missouri died at her home on Monday, November 23, 2015. Born Monday, May 20, 1940 in Higginsville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Elmer James Gilkey and the late Hattie Mae (Booker) Gilkey. Mrs. Borgstadt lived most of her life in Aullville, Missouri. She worked at the International Ladies Garment Factory in Higginsville and was a member of the Workers Union. She also worked in the laundry department of the Higginsville Habilitation Center, retiring in 2001. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Higginsville. She and Lesley E. Borgstadt were married on June 1, 1963 and he preceded her in death on December 19, 2013. Also preceding her in death are four brothers, James, Robert, Jerry Lee and Larry Joe Gilkey and four sisters, Doris Dumas, Evelyn Hill. Mary Lou Gassen and Betty Draper. Surviving are 3 sons, Tony (Molly) Borgstadt of Dunksberg, MO, Ed (Christy) Borgstadt of Higginsville, MO and Tim Borgstadt of Tucson, AZ; 2 daughters, Kathy (Mike) Wilckens of Concordia, MO and Julie (Buck) Bryson of Concordia, MO; two brothers, Jim Gilkey of Concordia, MO and George "Mac" Gilkey of Warrensburg, MO,; two sisters, Sue Capps of Warrensburg, MO and Sarah Thee of Independence, MO; 20 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, November 30, 2015 at Hoefer Chapel located at 1600 Main St. with Dr. Greg Fine officiating. Interment will be in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Casketbearers are Davey Johnson, Kenny Johnson, Gene Borgstadt, Joe Lumbeck, Cody Mays and Eric Hilbrenner. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church Higginsville, MO 64037 or to Preferred Hospice of Missouri N.W.206 S. 12th St. Lexington, MO 64067. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.hoeferfuneralhome.com

Judy Borgstadt

May 20, 1940 - November 23, 2015