Judith Ann Peach

JUDITH ANN PEACH, age 79 of Waterville, passed away at her daughter's cabin on September 6, 2026.

Judy was born in Mankato on December 8, 1946, to parents Robert and Maralyn (Terrell) Kennedy. She attended school in Elysian before graduating from Waterville High School. On November 20, 1965, Judy was united in marriage to Robert John Peach in Elysian. Together they made their home and raised their family while operating their farm. Judy returned to her education and graduated from Faribault Vocational Technical College as an LPN. She will be remembered for creating a warm, welcoming home for her family. Judy was a caregiver - for her husband and her children and grandchildren. She was a devoted farm wife. She enjoyed spending time with her family at the cabin and through all of their life's events and activities. Judy also enjoyed baking and cooking for her family, and reading and listening to music. She was a long-time member of St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny.

Judy is survived by three children, Susan (Paul) Perez of Prior Lake, John (Tammy) Peach of Waterville, and Rebecca (Kevin) Skalicky of Owatonna; six grandchildren, Anthony (Bailey) Perez, Anna Perez, Isaac (Brianna) Peach, Hattie Peach, Grace Peach, and Brooke Skalicky; two great-grandchildren, Cooper Perez and Robert Peach; and five sisters, Cheryl Kennedy of AZ, Robin Kennedy of Mankato, MN, Missy Kennedy of FL, Laura (Troy) Lindquist of Longville, MN, and Pat (Jim) Perra of WI. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister in infancy, Elizabeth; and two brothers, John and Michael Kennedy.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at St. Canice Catholic Church in Kilkenny, with Father Timothy Sandquist officiating. Visitation will be held for one hour before the Mass at the church. Interment will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Kilkenny. Dennis-Steffel-Omtvedt Funeral and Cremation Service in Waterville is handling arrangements. dsofuneral.com