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Judy Gayle (Matz) Hagert, age 81, of Lindstrom, Minnesota, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at her home in Lindstrom.

Judy was born on April 12, 1944 to William and Irene (Fenton) Matz in Frederic, Wisconsin. She attended Frederic High School and graduated class of 1962. Judy married John Hagert from Siren, Wisconsin on February 16, 1963. To this union they had two daughters, Lizabeth and Lana and two granddaughters, Hannah and Grace whom Judy totally adored and was proud of.

Judy worked a few part time jobs, from working in a dental office to 20 years with US Bank. She retired when John retired in 2005. After retirement, Judy and John started spending their winters in Bullhead City, Arizona. They built many new homes and moved around the northern suburbs of St. Paul, eventually ending up in Lindstrom, Minnesota.

Judy’s favorite pastimes were putting jigsaw puzzles together and playing dominos. She was a very social person, in other words she liked to talk a lot and to anyone, anywhere. She will be deeply missed by many.

Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society or American Lung Association.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, William and Irene Matz; husband John; sisters Carol Nelson and Peggy (Wayne) Thompson and brother Gary (Carol) Matz.

Judy is survived by her daughters Lizabeth Hagert and Lana Hagert; granddaughters, Hannah and Grace (Hunter Koons) Chisler; sisters Faye (Robert) Tietz; brothers Richard and Micheal (Mary) Matz; brother-in-law, Kenneth Nelson; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

Celebration of life will be held 11 am, Friday, April 17, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Lindstrom, Minnesota, with a visitation one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Frederic, Wisconsin. Arrangements are with  Grandstrand Funeral Home, Lindstrom, Minnesota. Condolences may be expressed online at www.grandstrandfh.com. 

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