In Memory of Judith Bornheim

Judith Bornheim was born on April 24, 1949, in Astoria, Oregon, to Fred Johns and Evelyn Bales. She passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

At the age of 14, Judith moved to Bengal, Oklahoma, where she built a life filled with love, family, and lasting friendships. On June 9, 1982, she married the love of her life, Jimmie Bornheim. Together, they shared 44 wonderful years of marriage. Judith made her home in McAlester, Oklahoma, where she continued to cherish time with her family.

Judith is survived by her devoted husband, Jimmie Bornheim; her sons, JR and Sonja Donoley of Wilburton, Oklahoma, and Scott Bornheim of Iowa Falls, Iowa. She was a proud grandmother to Bill (TJ) and Brooke Donoley of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Hunter and Maggie Donoley of McAlester, Oklahoma; Cody Donoley of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Chet and Hayleigh Donoley of Wilburton, Oklahoma; Jason and Liliann Young of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Jordan and Jeffery Neering of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; Braxton Bornheim of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Colt Bornheim of Laurel, Iowa; and Delaney Bornheim of Laurel, Iowa.

She was also blessed with great-grandchildren, Pepper Donoley of Guthrie, Oklahoma; Tinley Young and Langston Young of Fort Smith, Arkansas; and Hartley Jo Neering of Hartshorne, Oklahoma.

Judith is further survived by her siblings, Terry and Debbie Johns of Wilburton, Oklahoma, and Pam Nowell and Mike Hale of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; daughter-in-law, Diane Donoley of Wilburton, Oklahoma; brothers-in-law, Carl and Becky Bornheim of Krebs, Oklahoma, and Bruce and Lori Bornheim of Alderson, Oklahoma; along with numerous extended family members and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred Johns and Evelyn Bales; her stepfather, Lance Bales; her beloved son, Tiger Donoley; her brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Becky Johns; her brother-in-law, Ronnie Nowell; her father- and mother-in-law, Jimmie and Betty Bornheim; her sister-in-law, RoseMary Carruthers; and her nephew and niece, Robert and Kitsy Johns.

Viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2026 at Waldrop Funeral Home in Wilburton, Oklahoma.

A service honoring Judith’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Waldrop Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willard Francis officiating. Burial will follow at Peachland Cemetery in Bengal, Oklahoma.

Pallbearers will be Cody Donoley, Chet Donoley, Bell (TJ) Donoley, Hunter Donoley, Jason Young, and Roberto Julian.

Judith will be remembered for her deep love of family, her strength, and the lasting impact she made on all who knew her. Her memory will be treasured always.