Judy Lang

BRAIDWOOD—Judy Lang, 79, of Braidwood, formerly of Downers Grove, passed away on June 20, 2025 at her home.
Born on Aug. 24, 1945, Judith Ann was a daughter of Francis and Lillian (Pittra) Erhardt. She was born in Oak Park, IL and was raised in Downers Grove where she attended Saint Joseph’s Catholic School. Judy attended Sacred Heart Academy in Lisle, IL 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, 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 N. Broadway St., one block north of Illinois Route 113 in Coal City on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 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.