Photo courtesy of Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. - Lemont
Lemont, Illinois
Feb 7, 1937 – Feb 16, 2025
Mary Beth (Elizabeth) was born on February 7, 1937, to the late Walter and Frances Cieslak. She grew up in the Midway Airport area. Mary Beth attended St. Symphorosa grade school and Lourdes High School.
After her marriage to the late Ray Rudis in 1962, they lived in Chicago & Orland Park before moving to Lemont and joining SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish in 1966.
She was a mother to Renee, the late Michael, David and his wife Niloufar, Larry, and Roger.
After high school she worked at Tony Piet Pontiac Motor Sales until 1962. After her children were established in the parish school she became the Business Manager for SS. Cyril & Methodius Parish for 34 years, retiring in 2010. After her retirement she worked lunch at the school and volunteered her time at the church.
Visitation Friday, February 21, 2025, from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Funeral services Saturday, February 22, 2025, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to SS. Cyril & Methodius Church www.stcyril.org and click Donate Now.
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In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. We are honored that we could provide care and companionship to Mary and your family on her final journey. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, your family at Lighthouse Hospice Care
Lighthouse Hospice Care LLC.
February 25, 2025 | Downers Grove, IL | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Andy and Linda Oberc
February 21, 2025 | Homer Glen, IL | Family
Mary Beth was a wonderful lady. I knew her when I taught at SS. Cyril & Methodius.
Roger was in my Kindergarten class.
Lovely family. My Condolences to the family.
Dolorita Farmer-Gordon
February 21, 2025 | Peotone, IL | Friend
Mary Beth was truly devoted to SSCM and her family. I’m grateful for her friendship and working together as wedding sacristans. Miss her already.. RIP my friend . This is a photo of her in 2016. SSCM was her second home
Guadalupe Sánchez
Guadalupe Sanchez
February 21, 2025 | Lemont, IL | Friend
Marybeth- my cousin for 75yrs. Marybeth - a person with a caring heart, honesty, modesty, deep faith, devotion, sincerity, generosity and love. She gave of herself selflessly to her parents, her sister, her husband and children, relatives and friends. A person to be honored and admired. I will miss her, though she’s forever in my heart and mind.
Martin Layman
February 20, 2025 | Manteo, NC
Marybeth was a wonderful woman & did everything at SSCM. We thank her for her service & faith! Prayers to family!
REbecca Zintak
February 18, 2025 | Lemont, IL
MB was such a wonderful woman who was always so kind to me when I worked at St. Cyrils. I have so many nice memories of her! May angels sing her to her rest.
Joyce Ende
February 18, 2025 | IL | Friend
She was such a great person. I spent many days with her and Terry when running the MANNA program. We had such fun and such good laughs together!. Funny sense of humor. I have missed her since the kids graduated. Rest in peace MB
Patti Eier
February 17, 2025 | Friend
Mrs Rudis I have known all my life.. a great part of Saint Cyril’s and Methodius just like my mom they both we’re the strong women of the church that they both loved taking care.. they both love Saint Cyril and Methodius so much..
Prayers to the family
Denise Walschlager Bibly
February 17, 2025 | Lockport, IL | Friend