Julie Stenftenagel, 83, St. Anthony

Julie Stenftenagel, 83, of St. Anthony, passed away at 11:10 p.m. on Friday, November 6, 2026, at home, surrounded by family.

Julie was born in Huntingburg on November 24, 1942, to Albert and Ardella (Schwinghammer) Kordes. 

She married Gerald “Chub” Stenftenagel on May 30, 1970, in St. Anthony Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on September 16, 2020.

She was a 1960 graduate of Jasper High School and then earned her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Benedict’s College in Ferdinand, Indiana.

She taught at Ireland Elementary and Celestine Schools before starting her own preschool, where she worked until her retirement.

She was a member of Divine Mercy Parish – St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony, Indiana, and the St. Anthony Community Center.  She volunteered with the St. Anthony Fire Department along with her husband.

Julie enjoyed reading, baking, camping, telling ghost stories, watching old black-and-white TV shows and classics, watching and attending sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by one daughter, Amanda “Mandy” Stenftenagel of St. Anthony; three sisters, Jane (Dave) Henke of Jasper, Debbie Buechlein of Jasper and Angie (Mark) Lengacher of Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Julie Stenftenagel will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. 

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Mass time at the church on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Anthony Fire Department or to Divine Mercy Parish.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.