Judith "Judy" May Stai's obituary , Passed away on December 3, 2025 in Bemidji, Minnesota

Judith "Judy" May Stai

May 25, 1943 - December 3, 2025 (82 years old)

Bemidji, Minnesota

Judith "Judy" May Stai's obituary , Passed away on December 3, 2025 in Bemidji, Minnesota

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Judith "Judy" May Stai

May 25, 1943 - December 3, 2025 (82 years old)

Bemidji, Minnesota

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Judith May Stai Obituary

The world bids farewell to Judith May Stai of Bemidji, Minnesota, departing on December 3, 2025 at the age of 82. Judith leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Kenneth Roy and Ruth Erva Rice (Lamoreaux); her husband Merlyn Jon Stai; her sisters, Joan Pleger and Roberta "Bobbie" Gustafson; and her close friend Diane Giese (Morrissette) of Michigan.

She is survived by: her daughters, Donna Anderson of Fargo and Jennifer Leisenheimer (Karl) of Bemidji; her grandchildren, Andrew Anderson (Fargo), Emily Braaten (Adam), Hayley Leisenheimer and Hannah Leisenheimer; her great grandchild Matilda Braaten; her pet Brandi Alexandra; and her sister Leora "Tiny" Heibel (Plymouth). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the St. Philip's School Scholarship Fund or to Great River Rescue in honor of Brandi Alexandra.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cease Family Funeral Home



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Dec 11

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St. Philip's Catholic Church
620 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

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Dec 11

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St. Philip's Catholic Church
620 Beltrami Ave NW, Bemidji, MN 56601

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