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Ava Rudnicki Obituary
Mass of Christian Burial held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, MN. Visitation held from 10-11 A.M. on Friday at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina, MN. Burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Caring for Ava and her family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN.
Born in Little Falls, MN, Ava was the beloved daughter of Paul T. Rudnicki and JoAnne (Schlichting) Rudnicki. Ava's early years were rooted in faith and community. She attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from St. Francis High School in Little Falls. Ava continued to grow in her faith and was known by many to be a spiritual person.
She went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in Social Work from St. Cloud State University and later received her Master's degree from the University of Minnesota. Her career in social work began in Luverne, MN, where she served with compassion and dedication. She later joined Hennepin County, October of 1980, where she continued her work until retirement in 2016-always advocating for those in need with grace and empathy.
Ava had a zest for life and a spirit of adventure. She traveled extensively, exploring cultures and landscapes around the world. She found joy in hiking, browsing estate sales, and crafting beautifully personal greeting cards that touched the hearts of many. Known for her quick wit and warm humor, Ava always had a clever quip ready to brighten someone's day.
Ava is survived by her siblings, Claire (Robert) Mahling, Paula (Paul) Tesch, Stephen Rudnicki, and Jennifer Hewitt; and by her step-siblings, Adrene (Herald) Hadley, Cathie (Jim) Fosburgh, Jim Deminsky (Cheri), John Deminsky (Jan), Mark Deminsky (Elaine), and Mike Deminsky. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will carry forward her memory with love.
Ava was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and JoAnne Rudnicki.
Ava's legacy lives on in the lives she touched, the laughter she shared, and the love she gave so freely.
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Martha Simonett
September 19, 2025
Such wonderful memories of our Little Falls neighbor and sweet childhood friend.Ava was such a gentle,generous loving person. She leaves a legacy of making the world a better place.God speed Ava.much love from all of the Simonetts.
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