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Ralph Schudder Obituary

Ralph S. Schudder, age 86, member of American Legion, Edwardsport, Indiana, member US Navy Armed Guard Association, Navy Veteran of WW II serving in South Pacific during the liberation of the Phillippines as a gunnery officer. Beloved husband of Josephine, nee Hickey; loving father of John (Tobey), Kay Ellen (Clifford) Stewart, Judith (Robert) Graves, Marybeth (Thomas) Filipowski, Janet (Alan) Tinnon, Jim (Sue Ellen), Jane (William) Mueller and Thomas (Lisa); proud grandfather of 25; dear brother of John DDS (the late Jeanette) and Frank (Hilda). Visitation Monday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Tuesday, 8 a.m. until time of funeral 8:45 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (-1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 9:30 a.m. at Visitation Catholic Church. Interment Saint Mary Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Childern's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Apr. 11, 2005.

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Amy Dordek Dolinsky

April 12, 2005

Our family sends it's deepest regrets to the entire family. Jamie and Andy have told us so many wonderful things about him and we know he will be fondly remembered by everyone. Amy, Steve, Madeline & Max Dolinsky

Eileen Dordek

April 11, 2005

We are so sorry for your loss. We know how much Jamie's grandfather meant to her, and we know he will be greatly missed by your entire family. Our thoughts are with you.

Sincerely, Eileen Dordek & Chris Landgraff

Nina & Alan Dordek

April 11, 2005

To Josephine & the entire Scudder family: Our deepest condolences on your loss. May the strength of a wonderful family help everyone endure the passing of a dear and caring person.



Nina & Alan Dordek

The Gibbons Family

April 11, 2005

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