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Cora Kudelka Obituary
June 13, 1927 - July 12, 2022
Cora Marie Kudelka, age 95, of Waco, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Waco, surrounded by her family. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 15, 2022 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery near West. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Marie was born June 13, 1927 in Riesel, the last surviving child of Henry Otto and Ada Bethel (Crum) Sydow. She attended schools in Riesel and Waco. On April 3, 1948 she was united in marriage to Raymond Kudelka in Waco. Raymond preceded her in death on September 12, 1983. Marie was a faithful and longtime member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco. For over 50 years, Marie worked in Daycare before starting Memaw's Daycare in Waco in 1981. She was known for her memory of dates and small details and loved talking about Waco history. Marie enjoyed shopping, traveling, visiting with friends, being with her family, planning for Christmas throughout the year, and was an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Baylor Bears.
Marie is also preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Cecil, Marvin, Eugene, and Jack Sydow; and sisters, Florence Sydow, Esther Hinson, Lucille Boatwright, Lorene Sydow, Kate Autry, and Frances Blankenstein.
Survivors include her three daughters, Linda Lillard of Lorena, Nancy Wallace and husband Joe of Waco, and Martha Schlemmer and husband Deryl of Waco; five grandchildren, Allyson Miller and husband Kyle of Lorena, Magen Schott and husband Mike of Liberty Hill, Natalie Huling and husband Garrett of Leander, Barry Wallace and wife Mandolyn of Cheyenne, WY, and Tara Stevenson and husband Will of Dallas; 14 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Barry Wallace, Mike Schott, Garrett Huling, Will Stevenson, Kyle Miller, and Evan Kudelka. Head pallbearers are Rolan Robinson and James Kudelka. Honorary pallbearers are her great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Waco Meals of Wheels or St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco. A memorial guest book can be found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com.
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George&Pam Long
September 9, 2022
Martha and Family,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom. I knew you were going through some rough times because we talked about your mom at 95 and my mom at 93. I did not know your mom but I know she will be missed by all that knew her.
May God wrap His loving arms around each of you at this most difficult time and comfort all of you.
God bless you all,
George and Pam Long
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Joe Mashek
July 14, 2022
Not many ladies like Marie Kudelka. What a great friend she has been to me for many years. I will always remember her great smile! Heaven is just a little brighter with Marie. God Bless you my friend and condolenses to her family.
Joe Mashek
Amanda weber
July 14, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss of your sweet mom. Payton and I are praying for you and your family.
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