Julie Theresa Williams, 101, of Burlington, died Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House in West Burlington, surrounded by her family.
Born May 23, 1924, in Lovilia, she was the daughter of Andrew and Anna Soltis Kurimski. On September 4, 1948, she married Richard Williams in Burlington, Iowa.
Julie grew up in Lovilia, the daughter of Slovak immigrants. Julie was raised in a very multicultural environment. She always held on to her culture and language, routinely conversing in Slovak with her sisters throughout her life.
Julie went to work at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, the Telephone Company, and later operated the grocery department at Williams Food Market for over 25 years.
Julie enjoyed gardening - growing beautiful flowers and vegetables that her family looked forward to all year. Those vegetables would then be used as ingredients in the wonderful meals she made for her family.
She maintained a deep faith and the Catholic Church was the bedrock to her spiritual foundation. Moreover, she loved her family. Her husband, children and grandchildren meant the world to her. Julie's kindness and compassion will be missed, but her memory will be carried by all who love her.
Survivors include her sons, Mike (Tselha) Williams of Waterloo, Jon (Jane) Williams of Mediapolis, Ted Williams of Mediapolis, and Greg Williams of Ridgeway, WI; grandchildren, Mallory (Sean McGrath) Williams, Braden Williams, Sam Williams, Palden (Kelsey Schmidt) Williams, and Emma Williams; sister, Ann Scholer; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Steve and John; two sisters, Mary and Margaret.
Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.
Visitation will be from 9:30 AM until 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Divine Mercy Parish-SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, 500 W Mt Pleasant S, West Burlington.
The Memorial Mass of the Resurrection for Mrs. Williams will be 10:30 am Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Divine Mercy Parish-SS. Mary and Patrick Catholic Church, 500 W Mt Pleasant S, West Burlington with Fr. Jake Greiner as the Celebrant. Inurnment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. A time of food and fellowship will be held in the Divine Mercy Parish-SS. Mary and Patrick Church Hall following the burial.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.