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James Mudra Obituary
Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5th, 2014 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve S., nee Steiner. Devoted father of Elaine (Marvin) Kleiman, Joanne (Dennis) Ochal, Jeanine (Ron) LeBlanc, Jim (Cindy) Mudra, John Mudra and Mike (Vickie) Mudra. Fond grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 3. Dear brother of the late Joan B. Mudra. Dear uncle and great uncle to many. Visitation and Funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, December 13th, 2014 at RUSSO'S HILLSIDE CHAPELS, 4500 ROOSEVELT ROAD, HILLSIDE, IL 60162 (BETWEEN MANNHEIM AND WOLF ROADS). Family and friends are to gather on Saturday, December 13, 2014 for a short visitation from 10:00am to 12:00pm. A chapel service will immediately follow to celebrate and memorialize his life promptly at 12:00pm. Interment will be at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside, Il . For additional info (708) 449-5300. Please visit James's personal tribute website at WWW.RUSSOHILLSIDECHAPELS.COM and sign his guestbook.
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Susan Keener, Postmaster
February 2, 2015
Mr. Mudra was a very sweet and happy man. He always had a minute for us to stop and talk and of course do his teasing. He had a kind heart and was always ready to help.
God bless him and may he rest in peace.
You will always be in my memories Jim. Thanks for the friendship.
January 14, 2015
Dear Mudra family,
I am so sorry for your loss! Mr. Mudra would come to the Ringwood post office with a smile and a joke. What a wonderful, happy personality even on a bad day. It was my pleasure to have met such a wonderful person. God Bless, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Judy Fabian Ringwood post office
Jim receives his medals from the Korean War
January 13, 2015
In 1950 Jim Mudra was working for Commonwealth Edison in Chicago. Recently married he was drafted in 1951 to serve in the Army for the Korean War. Jim joined the 45th Infantry division in Korea while his wife Genevieve, gave birth to their first child.
Jim's organizational abilities and his knack for getting the job done saw him quickly promoted to Tech Sergeant in charge of supply to the front lines. All kinds of equipment, including ammunition for both infantry and artillery were handled through his skills. During his service Sergeant Mudra earned many decorations including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal with 3 Battle Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Korean Presidential Unit Citation. Jim Mudra served in the Army from September 1951 to September 1953 and was then transferred to the Army Reserve Ordnance Corps in inactive status for six more years.
Returning home Jim went back to work for Commonwealth Edison. With a growing family of six children… 3 girls and 3 boys, Jim and Genevieve moved from Chicago to Cary. After retirement, they moved to the Country Crossings neighborhood in Ringwood. Jim served on the Ringwood village board and also served as vice president of the Country Crossings Homeowners Association.
Pauletta Caliendo
December 11, 2014
Thank you, Mudra Family, for letting us care for your dad. It was our privilege and pleasure because he was a very kind man.
Kevin Bauer
December 11, 2014
Jim was a good friend and neighbor, I met him through being on the Village of Ringwood Board he was a hard working good man I do miss him and his humor rest in piece my friend fron all the Bauers in Ringwood.
December 10, 2014
Losing a loved one is never easy. May the love of God and friends give your family solace and peace during your time of great sorrow.
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