Judith Ann Kelly
July 13, 1941 ~ February 5, 2012
Judith Ann (Hute) Kelly, 70, a lifelong resident of Cedar Rapids died Sunday, February 5, 2012, due to a long illness. Memorial Mass: 11 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. David Beckman. A luncheon will follow. Burial was on February 10, 2012, at Shiloh Cemetery, Hiawatha, Iowa. Judy is survived by her four children, Linda (Philip) Alemania of Davis, California, Michael Hute of Mesa, Arizona, Mary (Ivan) Martinez of Mesa, Arizona and Matthew Hute of Robins, Iowa; her sister, Carol (Paul) Whitters of Cedar Rapids; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Leone Callahan; her husband, Terry Kelly; daughter-in law, Dixie Hute; niece, Amy Whitters; and great-nephew, Drake Whitters. Judy attended school at Immaculate Conception, Regis High School and received her bachelor's degree in education from Mount Mercy College in 1975. She taught early education in the Cedar Rapids School District for 25 years. She was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and PEO. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and teacher. She touched the lives of everyone she met. She lived her life with a deep faith and conviction. She was very generous and always thought of others before herself. Judy had a wonderful sense of humor and she enjoyed spending time with her many family and friends. She was an avid reader, enjoyed music and she loved her bunny collection. Donations in Judy's name may be made to Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.
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You are all in our hearts & prayers! She was like a second mother to Kevin & great friend to me, we will both miss her greatly! Love to you all!
Judy will be greatly missed, as a friend and PEO sister. She was a witty lady and a very special person. She was a courageous individual, who fought a long battle, with her illness. She will be critiquing my driving,from heaven! (we car pooled, to meetings) Sympathies, to her family. Lovingly, Jean Bisinger
Jack and I have such fond memories of our years on Arbor Lane with the Hute family. Judy was such a part of our family and lives. She was so full of life and lived it to the fullest, our sympathies to all of you.
Love, Pam
I will forever remember the good times spent on Arbor Lane as a child with Judy as my neighbor. I remember playing Red Light, Green Light in her living room, and being told that thunder during a thunderstorm was angels bowling in heaven—now Judy is one of those angels….
Judy was like a third parent to me. Her house was just an extension of ours! I have so many fond memories of my childhood that involve Judy and her family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Mrs. Kelly was my first grade teacher at Nixon Elementary. She was one of my all-time favorite teachers and was loved by all of her students.
Matt and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John Gates Regis class of 1959
I am so sad to hear about Judy. I had the priviledge of learning from her during my student teaching and subbing at Nixon Elementary in the mid 1990’s. She gave me alot of great advice and she always made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I know she left you with many happy memories.
Hute Family,
Just heard the news of Judy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We all enjoyed you mom!
Matt and Heather Smith
I will always remember Judy’s great laugh and her wonderful humor. She will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I was saddened to hear of Judy’s passing – She was an amazing person – full of love – I will miss our visits.
Matt and family: Judy was a special person and will be greatly missed. Her laugh, her witt and her smile were heart warming. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Her struggle is over and she is at peace.
My condolences on the loss of your mother. Her presence could light up a room. She will be missed.
Patty(Larkin)Clarke
Class of 1959
Judy will be missed as a great friend to others. Please accept my condolences on your loss.
Mrs. Kelly was my first grade teacher at Nixon Elementary. She was by far one of my favorite teachers. One memory of Mrs. Kelly that I will never forget was her annual St. Patricks Day party. It was a special event that as a class we got to all experience together. I also had the privildege of coming back into her classroom as I got older to read to her students. Her zest for life and teaching was very inspiring. Mrs. Kelly was a wonderful educator, and a tremendous mentor. I am so sorry for your loss.
Stephanie Crosby, KHS Class of 2005
Dear Matt and family,
Judy was one of a kind. She was kind, generous and a very good friend. Hard to believe we’ve known each other almost 60 years. We will miss her beautiful smile and her cheerful attitude about life. We love you Judy.
Matt and family,
Judy was a terrific friend of many, many people. We were very lucky to spend time with her and talk with her regularly in recent years. We will look forward to a further “celebration” of her life this spring or summer. All the best to you. John (Regis class of ’59)
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