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LaDonna Dudzik Obituary
LaDonna Jean (nee Piepho) Dudzik, age 60 of Portage, IN, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. She was born on February 2, 1956 in Hebron, Nebraska to Glen and Leona Mable (Doehring) Piepho. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Dale Dudzik of Portage, IN; son, Derek (Kristen) Dudzik of Gary, IN; daughter, Jaimi (John) Bolz of Portage, IN; grandchildren: Logan Jane Dudzik, Jarritt and Jentry Bolz; sister, Venetha (Ed) Morris of Woodridge, IL; and many extended family and friends. LaDonna was preceded in death by her father, Glen Piepho; mother, Leona Mable Osby; step-father, Jim Osby; and brother, Arlan Piepho. LaDonna was a Field Supervisor for the U.S. Census Bureau. She enjoyed gardening, going to the beach and being outdoors. She loved spending time with her family and friends. LaDonna was a devoted soccer and basketball mom, and attended many sporting events for her children and grandchildren. Funeral service will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 6941 Central Ave, Portage, IN 46368, with Pastor Mitchell Tabla officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. until the time of services at 7:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Please make a donations in memory of LaDonna at the University of Chicago Medicine: University of Chicago Gift Administration and Business Data, LaDonna Dudzik Memorial - Oncology Department, 5235 S. Harper Court, 4th Floor, Chicago, IL 60615. Online condolences to the family may be made at: www.ee-fh.com
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Jaimi Bolz
June 10, 2016
Thank you all for your condolences! They have filled each and everyone of us with love and support. My mom was an amazing woman and the outpouring of support and prayers confirms this.
Sincerely,
Jaimi Dudzik-Bolz
Carol (Hunt) Williams
May 23, 2016
God bless. We will meet again some day.
Daryel Durr
May 20, 2016
Dale and family. We are so sorry for your loss. LaDonna will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was a wonderful person. Youjr are in our thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Sanders
May 20, 2016
So sorry for your loss, may she rest in peace.
Jodi Wysocki
May 18, 2016
LaDonna was a wonderful person! She is greatly missed by her Census family. Such a tremendous loss for anyone who ever had the pleasure to meet her. Rest easy sweet girl.
Larry Roberts
May 18, 2016
Dale and family, sorry to hear of Ladonna passing. Thoughts and prayer are with you. We moved back home to Georgia. Take care
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