Constance Joann Wuori Ludlum

1940 - 2025

Constance Joann Wuori Ludlum
Born: July 22, 1940 in DeKalb, Illinois
Died: August 28, 2025 in Baraboo, Wisconsin
Constance Wuori Ludlum
Constance "Connie" Joann Ludlum, age 85, of Merrimac, WI, passed away on August 28, 2025, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital, Baraboo, Wisconsin with her two beloved granddaughters on each side of her, while holding both of her hands. She was born on July 22, 1940, in DeKalb, IL, the daughter of Betty and Kauno Wuori. She graduated in 1962 from Cook County School of Nursing in Chicago, which began her extensive nursing career.
Over the years, Connie was a dedicated nurse at Cook County Hospital, Oakleaf Nursing Home, Attic Angel, and Maplewood in Baraboo. She proudly ended her nursing career as a charge nurse at Maplewood and became a screener during the pandemic.
She was united in marriage to Russell Ludlum on November 17, 1962 and together they had five sons and one daughter. Connie became a widow unexpectedly on February 2, 1988. Connie suffered many tragedies in her lifetime, including the loss of two babies a few days after birth, her son Dan at the age of thirty-six, and her left leg at the age of 79.
Connie is survived by her children, Russ (Linda), Mark (Vicky Wilcox), and Kevin Ludlum; her granddaughters Marisa (Jason Lazenby) and Ashley; her brother Jerry (Gayle) Wuori; her nephew Wester (Jen) Wuori, niece Claire (Tom) Carlson; great-nephew, Alex and great-nieces, Kristen & Macy.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell; her parents; her two infant children, Timothy and Mary, and her son Dan.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, with a funeral service starting at 11:00 AM on September 4th, 2025 with visitation at Hooverson Funeral Home in Sauk City, WI.