Jude Johnsrud, 82

June 11, 1939 —
June 17, 2021
 
JOHNSTON - Jude Kay (Wilkins) Johnsrud, age 82, of Johnston, Iowa, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at MercyOne Hospice in Johnston, Iowa.
A visitation will be held on Monday, June 21, 2021, from 4-6 p.m. at Iles Dunn’s Chapel, 2121 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa.
Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22 at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Dr., Des Moines.
Jude was born on June 11, 1939 in Glendive, Mont. to Raymond and Winona Wilkins. She graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive. While attending Creighton University, Jude met Leon Johnsrud. They married in 1961 and had two children, Stuart and Jackie, whom they raised in Cresco, Iowa. In 1980, she moved to Johnston.
Jude was deeply devoted to caring for others and leaves a legacy of love for her family, neighbors and friends. She regularly blessed others with her gift of hospitality. She spent countless hours volunteering and also loved to read and go to movies. But the absolute joy of her life was being a mom to Stuart and Jackie.
Jude is survived by her daughter, Jackie (Jeff) Gordon of Bondurant, Iowa; brothers, Jim Wilkins of Ft. Dodge, Iowa and Rob (Susan) of Pendleton, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Stuart; sister, Mary Ann; and former husband, Leon Johnsrud.
Memorials may be directed to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 4515 Fleur Dr., Ste. 203, Des Moines, Iowa or the charity of your choice.

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