Elena Rudzinskas, age 89, passed away on Friday June 29, 2012 at IU Health La Porte Hospital. She born on July 8, 1922 the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elsteris in Lithuania. She was married to Joseph Rudzinskas, he preceded her in death in July of 1999.
She retired from Western Electric after over 25 years of service. She loved to spend time with her family and cook and made especially wonderful bacon buns.
She is survived by four children, Ann Ziegler, Jean Clagg, Donna Hathcock, all of La Porte and Joseph (MaryAnn) Rudzinskas of Powder Springs, GA; 5 grandchildren, Kathi (Jay) Malmquist of Portland, OR, Cris Clagg of Michigan City, IN, Jenifer McGuire of Elgin, IL, Joseph (Beckie) Rudzinskas and Rosemarie (Kelly) Wall both of Savanna, GA; Eight great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Kenneth Clagg, and eleven siblings.
A time of visitation will be held from 1:30 - 2:30 PM on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Andrew J. McGann & Son Funeral Home, 10727 South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60655. A celebration of life Committal service will be held in Elena's honor following the visitation in the Chapel at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery, 4401 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60655.
Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com