Judy Bald

Judy Jane Bald was born on April 8, 1947, the daughter of Leland and Ida (Mohr) Bruggeman in Carroll, Iowa. She was baptized and later confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Lidderdale, Iowa. Judy attended grade school in Lidderdale and high school in Carroll before earning her GED in Denison, Iowa. Judy worked various jobs at WESCO, which she enjoyed very much.

On August 18, 1990, Judy was united in marriage to LaVern R. Bald at Zion Lutheran Church in Denison. Judy and LaVern attended Trinity Lutheran Church in the country near their farm home. She attended Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, where she was active in Ladies Aid and Bible study.

Following LaVern's passing, Judy moved to Carroll. She lived at Rolling Meadows Assisted Living and later St. Anthony Nursing Home, where she made many friends.

Judy enjoyed making rugs and placemats on her loom, playing cards, working puzzles, and completing Sudoku puzzles. She often talked about heaven, and now she has reached the place she so often spoke of.

Judy passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll after a brief illness, surrounded by her family, at the age of 79 years, seven months, and four days. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, LaVern Bald; and her brother, Leslie Bruggeman.

She is survived by her sister, Peggy (Dave) McElroy; nephew, Seth (Mindy) Bruggeman; great-nephew, Marcus (Jo) Bruggeman; great-niece, Molly Bruggeman; special friends, Debbie and William Ranniger and family; and many other friends.

Judy's Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, with visitation the hour prior, beginning at 9:30 a.m., all at Ohde Funeral Home in Manning. Her place of rest will be in the Manning Cemetery.