Judy Ann Hantla, 85, of Litchfield, died on Saturday, May 25, at St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Litchfield, with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be held at Elm Lawn Cemetery in Litchfield. Litchfield Family Funeral Service is assisting with arrangements.
Mrs. Hantla was born on Aug. 22, 1938, in Litchfield, the daughter of the late Beldon and Frieda (Plozizka) Baker. A proud graduate of Litchfield High School’s class of 1956, she married Richard “Dick” Hantla on Sept. 30, 1956, at Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, and he preceded her in death.
She had a passion for numbers and solving challenges, which led her to a successful career as an accountant for various businesses. She honed her skills at Martin Mix Co., reentered the workforce at Boyd’s Litchfield Lumber after raising her sons, and briefly worked at Litchfield National Bank before finding her career role at Fleming CPA’s. She retired in 2009 at the age of 70.
An avid sports fan, Mrs. Hantla especially loved the Chicago Cubs, and she had the honor of throwing the first pitch at a Cubs game in 2002. The Hantla family extends special thanks to her private caregivers, Stacy and Georgia and the compassionate staff at Copper Creek Cottages.
She is survived by her sons, Scott (Amy) Hantla of Lenexa, KS and Larry Hantla of Panama City Beach, FL; as well as two grandchildren, Avery (Scott) and Gabriella.
Mrs. Hantla was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and brother, David Baker.
Memorial contributions may be made to Litchfield Sports Boosters or Litchfield Food Pantry.
Condolences may be left at www.litchfieldffs.com.
