Judith Gieseke

Judith Faye (Carlson) Gieseke age 69 passed away peacefully December 4th, 2024, with her loving husband Lonny and daughters Lisa and KariAnn by her side. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 13th, at Thriving Life Church in Erskine with Pastor Jim Binder officiating. Interment will be at a later date in Calvary Lutheran Cemetery, Winger. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church. Arrangements are with Carlin Family Funeral Service of Fosston and messages of condolence may be shared at www.carlinfuneral.com.

Judith was born to Milton and Fern (Johnson) Carlson of Winger May 7th, 1955. She was the youngest of three joining big brother Paul and sister Wanda. She often shared memories of riding horse down on the river bottom, showing animals for 4-H and working at the Gorilla Café where she met the love of her life Lonny Gieseke. They would marry July 28th, 1973, and start their life together in rural Bejou where they farmed.

Their first child Ryon Dale was born July 13th, 1974, and due to a heart defect passed away the next day. Jill Michelle was born October 31st, 1975, and Lisa Dawn joined December 12th, 1977. Jill passed away September 8th, 1979, in a farm accident one-week later September 15th KariAnn Marie was born. The family moved to Thief River Falls while Lonny went to the Tech college and eventually settled 3 miles north of Winger where they still live today. Jude worked odd and end jobs as needed finding herself in the caregiver position many times. Daycare would be one of her “favorite” jobs and was called Grandma Jude by many children throughout the years. Judith loved her family, she supported her girls Lisa and Kari in all they did. The grandkids Ryan Alexander, Terry Alonzo and Oliviyah Ann, they all gave her so much joy she often told them that their hugs healed her and gave her strength. Her Sons in “love” Roy Schaumburg and Michael Keller who she claimed as her boys kept her on her toes teasing and joking with her and of course she made sure to offer “ham sandwich?” to them at every visit.

Judith had an unshaken faith in the Lord – she was sure to let people know that “Jesus loves you, and don’t you ever forget it” she was a prayer warrior for many and always kept her family and extended family in prayer. TLC Church members were her second family – she loved the fellowship and friendships she made there. So many lives touched by her strength to keep going, her prayers and ability to smile, love, give guidance even when her heart was hurting. To just be her true self at all times wither you like it or not. To be brave and know her time was coming to make sure we all knew how much she loved us and the Lord “had her covered” What a amazing faith.

Jude is survived by her loving husband Lonny Gieseke, Children Lisa (Roy) Schaumburg, KariAnn (Michael) Keller Grandchildren Ryan Schaumburg, Terry Keller, Oliviyah Keller – Siblings Paul and Donna Carlson, Wanda and Richard Donovan – Sibling In-laws Lynnel (Don) Laport, Gail (Dennis) Behm, Patty (Jim) Paul, Mike (Kathy) Gieseke, Susie (Terry) Lee, Randy (Pam) Gieseke, Loren Gieseke, Gerri (Joe) Swiers, Jeannie (Steve) Kresbach. Uncle and Aunt Merlin and Marilyn Carlson, Cousins and many, many …. Many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

Judith Faye was preceded in death by Ryon Dale (son), Jill Michelle (daughter), Parents Milton and Fern Carlson, In Laws Marlin and June Gieseke. Nephew Joey Gieseke. Along with Aunts and Uncles on both Carlson and Gieseke sides.