Judy Lang

Age 79, of Braidwood, Illinois, formerly of Downers Grove, Illinois died on June 20, 2025 at her home.

Born on August 24, 1945, Judith Ann was a daughter of Francis and Lillian (Pittra) Erhardt. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois and was raised in Downers Grove where she attended Saint Joseph’s Catholic School. Judy attended Sacred Heart Academy in Lisle, Illinois where she went on to graduate with the Class of 1963. She worked for Pepperidge Farms in Downers Grove and Saint Mary's Hospital in Kankakee before gaining employment as a mechanic at the Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant, where she proudly worked until her retirement.

Judy was a longtime member of Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood and an active participant in the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, spending time in nature, and dancing. A devoted animal lover, she especially cared for her two cats. Above all, she valued time spent with her family and close friends.

She is survived by her three children: Clarence (Melissa) Lang, Linda (Doug) Bowers, and Frank Lang; grandchildren: James, Jessica, and Justin Lang, Alex (Chase) Platz, Alicia (Alex) Forrest, Ciara (RJ) Osborne, Cory (fiancé Callie) Bible, and Dale (Chip Eubanks) Bible; great grandchildren: Alaura, Jasper, Silas, William, Charlie, Bristol, and Danny; sister, Bonnie (Ted) Mooney; nieces: Kristen and Katie, as well as her special childhood friends: Linda, Marla, and Lonnie, and good friends: Sue, Delores, Connie, and Elaine.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents and her granddaughter, Savanna Lang.

The family will receive friends for a visitation at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway Street (one block north of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. A burial will immediately follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Braidwood, where Judy will be laid to rest.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Judy's memory to the Grundy County Humane Society.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.ReevesFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Judy’s memorial page online through social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves, Fruland and Baskerville Funeral Homes. (815-634-2125)