Terry Holly Rudaski

Terry Holly Rudaski obituary

Terry Holly Rudaski

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Sep

2

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME

1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

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Sep

3

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

410 S. Jefferson St., Lockport, IL 60441

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Terry Rudaski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Theresa Holly Rudalski, 77

Passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2025. Born in Chicago. Graduate of Morton East High School. Terry was an avid sports fan who especially loved her Chicago Bears. She was a softball mom, an avid reader, a great partner and wonderful mother.

Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen Curin; sister, Patricia (late Martin) Schmidt

Survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Richard Rudaski; loving daughter, Rebecca (Cody) Rudaski Nelson; brother, Richard Curin; many dear nieces and nephews

Visitation Tuesday, September 2, 2025 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport. Funeral Wednesday, September 3, 2025 with prayers at the funeral home at 9:30am and Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 10:00am at St. Joseph Church in Lockport. For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Sep

2

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

O’NEIL FUNERAL HOME

1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

Send Flowers

Sep

3

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

410 S. Jefferson St., Lockport, IL 60441

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.