Judith Marie (Havlicek) Stevenson

Judith Marie (Havlicek) Stevenson Judy Stevenson, 85, passed away at Promise House in Hiawatha, Iowa, on October 25, 2026, following a four-year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Judy was the oldest of three children born to Joseph and Marguerite Havlicek. She graduated from Prairie High School and worked more than two decades at Rockwell. The devoted mother of three sons whom she adored and spoiled, her sons and their families ensured she received the best care during her illness and were with her during her final days. The sons and their families express their gratitude to Promise House for their dedication and compassion during the past two and a half years, along with Suncrest Hospice who provided exceptional care during her final days. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, brother Bob Havlicek, and granddaughter Claire Stevenson, who passed at birth. She leaves behind multiple friends and family members, including sister Sandy (Robert) Nolta of Ankeny, Iowa, and their daughters and families, and sister-in-law Bev (RJ) of Arlington, Texas, and their sons and families. Judy is also survived by her three sons and their families, including six grandchildren and three gr...[more]

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-grandchildren: Dan (Laurel) Stevenson, Kansas City, MO, son Jared (Alexandria “Alex”), Springfield, MO, and daughter Natalie Stevenson; Jim (Chris) Stevenson Swisher, IA, daughter Sara Welter (Jake) and their three children, Jett, Jax, and Jovie, Cascade, IA, and son Jordan, Stoughton, WI; Tom (Coleen) Stevenson, Cedar Rapids, IA, and sons Jason (Iowa State University) and Jack (Coe College). Judy will be laid to rest with her parents at a private family burial.