Judith K. Stoewe, Md

Dr. Stoewe died in her sleep September 15, having suffered from failing health the last two years.



A native of Nebraska City, Judy Stoewe, 79, graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical College in 1974 and completed her residency in Psychiatry at Georgetown University Hospital. From 1965-1979, Dr. Stoewe was also a member of the Religious of the Sacred Heart. Doctor/nun/nurse, Judy Stoewe, MD, practiced Adolescent and Child Psychiatry at the University of Illinois-Chicago Hospital until 1981 and Alegent Health and Behavioral Sciences until retirement in 2014. She ultimately left religious life with her fundamental call being the service of marginalized and troubled adolescents. She was also a Fellow in the Institute for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry







Judy Stoewe’s interests were many, surprising and varied. From riding her classic BMW motorcycle around Nebraska to being an exuberant supporter of the Arts, especially Opera/Omaha and the Blue Barn Theatre, Dr. Stoewe was a jazz and classical music enthusiast with an extensive collection of recordings. She was an excellent clarinetist and shared her musical talents with all who would listen. Golf was a passion, and she endeavored to become the best woman golfer in Nebraska. She still engaged that hope until her death.







She was predeceased by her parents, Henry and Fern Stoewe of Nebraska City; her three sisters, Betty Zastera (Bill), Lois Landis (Whoopie), and Margaret Schuster (Al). She leaves six nieces and nephews, Jacquelyn (Steve) Kenny, Lyle Zastera, Susan (Tim) Cody, Gene Schuster, Diana Landis, Karen (Gene) Hand and many cousins, a host of friends, and her two cats, F. Scott and Zelda.