Lucille (Catapano) Rudelich

Lucille Rudelich, age 89, passed away Monday, Jan 31, 2011, peacefully in Hospice care at Becker Shoop Nursing Home in Racine. Lucille was born in Racine, October 18, 1921, daughter of the late Mike and Carmella Catapano.

Lucille was a loving wife to her loving husband, Joseph Rudelich. They were joined in marriage May, 15 1948. They enjoyed almost 63 years together. They loved one another today just as much as they ever did. She was a housewife and a stay-at-home mother to her three sons. She enjoyed cooking homemade dishes for all of her family.

Survivors include her loving husband, Joseph; her sons, Michael Rudelich of Brooklyn, NY, and Joseph Rudelich of Racine; her grandchildren, Jason Rudelich of Grafton, Jennifer Rudelich of Racine, Melissa Rudelich of Sturtevant, Ashleigh Rudelich of Racine; her great-grandchild, Ella Mark Harmann (daughter of Melissa); two brothers: Michael Catapano and Ralph Catapano both of Racine; sister, Adeline (Catapano) Benscricutto of Racine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mark Rudelich.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Mark R. Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Garden Mausoleum, Hwy 32. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Tuesday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Seasons Hospice and Becker Shoop Nursing Home for their loving and compassionate care.

MARESH-MEREDITH & ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine  (262) 634-7888