Obituary: Judy Heikkila

Judy Ann Heikkila of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at Crestview Lutheran Nursing home Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, with family at her side. Judy was born May 5, 1952, in Cloquet to Jonas and Beatrice Heikkila. She married Donald L. Sandberg in 1971 and was married for 25 years.

Judy worked as a medical receptionist for Eye Care Associates in St. Anthony, Minnesota. She was a devoted mother to her twin daughters Christine and Cynthia. She loved her family and friends. Judy enjoyed going up north often and brought laughter to all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents, estranged husband Donald Sandberg, and her daughter Christine Ann Sandberg.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Dawn Sandberg; her grandchildren, Rush, Patrick, Jakob, Rory, Dominick, Conner, Chihiro and Kiki; and great-granddaughter, Violet. Also, her brothers and sisters, Barb, Dan (Gayle), Mark, JoEllen, Elizabeth (Doug), Sara, and Jeffery, along with many nieces and nephews and a host of brothers and sisters in faith.

Our family is forever grateful for her care at Crestview Lutheran Nursing Home and Hospice.

Visitation is 11 a.m. with the funeral at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at Eagle Lake Independent Apostolic Lutheran Church in Cromwell. Burial will be after the service at the Eagle Lake Cemetery. Lunch will be served at the church.

Pine Knot News, Nov. 1, 2024