Judith Claire Buchanan

Judith Buchanan

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Judith Claire Buchanan, 71, Sioux Falls, S.D., died Dec. 2, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls. She was formerly of Hartington.

Private family services are being planned and burial of her cremated remains will be at the Hartington City Cemetery, next to her parents L.J. “Jim” and Hazel Buchanan.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Judy Buchanan was born Dec. 15, 1950, to L. J. “Jim” and Hazel (Rodgers) Buchanan. She was a graduate of Hartington High School and Yankton (S.D.) College, cum laude. From the time she was born, Judy struggled with schizophrenia. As a consequence, she spent most of her adult life as a resident of several Good Samaritan facilities in South Dakota, her final one being in Sioux Falls where she passed away.

Despite the circumstances, Judy made many friends at Good Sam, both members of the staff and other residents. Judy was an avid reader and enjoyed a variety of crafts.

Judy is survived by her brother, Jim, Omaha, and her brother-in-law, Steve, Freedom, Pa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Kitsy. Memorials in her memory may be sent to Good Samaritan Village, Sioux Falls, S.D.