Judith Ann Heldt

June 1, 1945 - March 18, 2020

Judith Ann Heldt, 74, of Crete, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Cedar Creek Health Campus in Lowell, IN. She was born June 1, 1945 in Chicago Heights, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Schlottmann) Westphal. On November 23, 1963 she married Richard Heldt at Zion Lutheran Church in Crete. Judy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Theresa Heldt of Lowell, IN; her daughter and son-in-law, Tonya and Tom Danielewicz of Manteno; two granddaughters, Kristen and Kimberly Danielewicz of Manteno; a brother and sister-in-law, Steven and Mary Jo Westphal of Saginaw, MI; two brothers-in-law and their wives, Ralph (Marla) Heldt and Leon (Donna) Heldt; and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, a daughter, Tamara Heldt, her parents, Charles and Pearl; her father and mother-in-law, Lester and Esther Heldt. Judy was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Crete and was very involved in the church and playing the organ for the congregation. She enjoyed boating with her husband, family, and friends, as well as gardening. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family dogs. A private burial is being held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Crete with Rev. Lon Kuether, officiating. There will be a Live Stream of the graveside service at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020 on our Hack-Jensen Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church in Crete and/or Illinois Lutheran School Crete. Hack-Jensen funeral home is handling the arrangements.