Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Judith Anne Heinzelman

( August 8, 1937 - October 6, 2009 )

Judith Anne Heinzelman, 72, of Wolcott, formerly of Billings, Montana, died at 7:25 p.m. Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at Lafayette Home Hospital after a long illness. Born on August 8, 1937 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of Judith Johnson and the late Clyde E. Johnson. She was a 1954 graduate of William A. Wirt High School in Gary, Indiana. Her marriage was to Frank E. Heinzelman on August 2, 1956 in Wolcott. He survives. Mrs. Heinzelman worked for U.S. West Telephone Company in Billings, Montana as an operator and then secretary, retiring in 1996. After retirement, she and Frank moved back to Wolcott. She was an active member of the Rebekah Lodge, Daughters of the American Revolution, and a member of the International Order of Foresters. Judith enjoyed gardening, the mountains and spending time with her family. Surviving with her husband and mother are her children, Peggy Meyer (husband: Gary) of Vincennes, Lou Anne Blanchette (husband: Keith) of Wolcott, George Heinzelman (wife: Sandy) of Lakewood, Colorado; sisters, Martha Allison (husband: Ronald) of Forsyth, Montana, Nancy Sutton of Wolcott, Kathy McCorkle of Lafayette, and Sandy Johnson of Lafayette; brothers, Clyde Johnson (wife: Carolyn) of Homosassa, Florida and Mike Johnson of Wolcott. Judith loved spending time with her grandchildren, Beth, Mallory, Kacy, Kari and Angel and her great-grandchildren, Luke, Sam, Carl, Jacob, Avery, Jordyn, Shay, Dylan, Mayson, and Riley. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2009 at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott and from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009 at the Wolcott Apostolic Christian Church. Memorials may be made in memory of Judith to the charity of donor's choice.