Judith E. Bell, 79, of Hudson and formerly of Fort Wayne, passed away Tuesday morning, April 8, 2025. Judi was born June 30, 1945 in Fort Wayne, the daughter of (the late) Michael and Juanita (Gardner) Siemik.

She graduated from Central Catholic High School with the Class of '63 and continued her studies in the Nursing Program at St. Joseph Hospital. Judi worked as an OR Tech at Parkview and later at St. Joseph hospital for the majority of her career.

On July 31, 1976, Judi married Steven M. Bell; Steve survives along with her son, Jeff (Bernadette) Pio of Morristown NJ; daughter, Jennifer (Jay) Wadhwa of Chicago; step-daughter, Carrie (Paul) Harrington of Fort Wayne; step-son, Jason Bell of Fishers; grandchildren, Ethan Pio of Rogers AR, Nicole Pio and Amanda Pio of Morristown NJ, Mason Kolozenski, Zoe Kolozenski and Dylan Kolozenski of Chicago; step-grandchildren, Reagan Bell and Madison Bell of Indianapolis; sister, Lee Ann Throm of Indianapolis and brother, Richard (Maxine) Kaehr in Alabama.

Judi enjoyed time at the lake where she lived most of her adult life. She spent her time gardening, fishing, and she cherished the time spent with her family & friends. She was a lover of all animals, especially dogs and horses.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00 noon, with a visitation for one hour prior at Divine Mercy Funeral Home-Cedar Canyons, 1986 W. Cedar Canyons Rd, Huntertown. To share a remembrance of Judi or to extend condolences to her family, please visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.com.