Judith Ann (Weigel) “Judy” Chesney, 86, of Hays, passed away on October 14, 2026, at Good Samaritan in Ellis.

She was born on July 4, 1940, in Emmeram, Kansas, to Daniel and Catherine (Karlin) Weigel. Judy first married Robert “Bob” Pfannenstiel, and they had five children together. She later married Robert P. “Bob” Chesney on July 3, 1989.

Judy was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. She was also a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella in Hays. She graduated from Ellis High School in Ellis.

Judy spent much of her life in Humboldt County, California, where she owned a business and a ranch and raised her five children. She later made her home at Chesney Farm in Woodston, where she enjoyed the peacefulness of country living. Judy loved the outdoors, especially tending her gardens. Her Catholic faith was central to her life, and she remained devoted to her church and her relationship with Christ. Above all, her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart.

Survivors include her daughter, Kimberleigh Chilcott (Robert) of Larned; two sons, Robert G. Pfannenstiel (Debra) of Eureka, Calif., and Dustin Pfannenstiel of Hays; three stepsons, Christopher P. Chesney (Cheri) of Franklinton, N.C., Samuel J. Chesney of Overland Park, and Kelley K. Chesney of Wichita; three grandchildren, Damon Chilcott, Katrina Del Biaggio (Daniel), and Danielle Simon (John Robert); four great-grandchildren, Lane Del Biaggio, Trace Simon, Lyla Del Biaggio, and Beau Simon; a brother, Daniel Weigel Jr.; a sister, Sandra Leiker (Ernest); and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert P. “Bob” Chesney; her parents, Daniel and Catherine Weigel; her son, Jesse Pfannenstiel; her daughter, Kerri B. Pfannenstiel; and her sisters, Shirley Braun (Alvin), Gloria Withers (Dean), and Carrie Engel (Clayton).

The Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. The inurnment will follow the Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Hays.