Audrey E AWALD

10 JAN 1928 - 27 JAN 2012

• BIRTH: 10 JAN 1928, Walkerton, IN
• BURIAL: St Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, In
• DEATH: 27 JAN 2012, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 4 OCT 1947, St Patricks, South Bend, In

1. +William Alan DUDEK

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[N4116] Audrey E. Dudek
Birth: Jan. 10, 1928
Walkerton, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA
Death: Jan. 27, 2012
South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA

SOUTH BEND - Audrey E. Dudek, 84, passed away peacefully at 11:50 am on Friday, January 27, 2012, surrounded by her family. Audrey was born on January 10, 1928, in Walkerton, IN, to the late Ora and Agnes (Wick) Awald. On October 4, 1947, Audrey married Thaddeus H. Dudek, who preceded her in death on July 3, 1995. Audrey was also preceded in death by son-in-law, John Borich; sisters, Ethel Thornburg, Irene Singleton, Gladys Large, Dorothy Carlson and Pauline Martin; and brothers, Clarence and Fredrick Awald. Audrey is survived by daughters, Theresa Borich of South Bend and Rosemary (Jeffrey) Pollard of Crossville, TN; sons, Michael Dudek of South Bend and William (Sharon) Dudek of Osceola; grandchildren, Kerry Zielinski of South Bend, Leslie Zielinski of Indianapolis, Jason (Michelle) Borich of Brunswick, GA, Toby (Julie) Zalas of Rochester Hills, MI, Kimberly Smith of Crossville, TN, William Nutting of California, Shannon (Zach) DeGeyter of Mishawaka and Derek Dudek of Osceola; great-grandchildren, Haley Smith, Anna Borich, Matthew Borich, Nathaniel Zalas and Lily Zalas; brother, Sydney (Mary Ann) Awald of Walkerton; a sister, Vertie (Robert) Pulliam of Walkerton; and many nieces and nephews. Audrey had a wonderful childhood growing up on the family farm in Grovertown. She graduated from Grovertown High School in 1945 and played the clarinet in the school band. She moved to South Bend and worked at the telephone company. She married Ted Dudek at St. Patrick Church and spent the majority of her life raising her four children, later going to work at Robertson's Department Store in downtown South Bend for 18 years. Audrey had many hobbies, reading being her favorite. Later, she enjoyed painting watercolors, especially featuring wild life. Audrey loved working in her garden, and created many wonderful meals with the produce. She was a great cook, her specialties being fried chicken and stuffed peppers. She loved to travel with her trips to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Alaskan cruise she took with her children among the most memorable. She loved going to the theatre and concerts, with Riverdance and Celtic Thunder being her two favorites. Her love of animals continued her entire lifetime during which time she cared for legions of animals. She never met a stray cat she didn't take in. She reunited in heaven with her beloved dogs, Nicole, Missy and Libby. She enjoyed dining out, card parties and garage saling with her dearest friend, Marianne Tomaszewski. Audrey had a very generous heart and was always willing to lend a hand. Her family and friends were always first in her life. She cherished the time she spent with her family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are blessed with many great memories. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, January 30, 2012, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, where a parish Rosary will be prayed at 4:00 pm. Family and friends may meet at St. Adalbert Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 31, 2012, for a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care for their wonderful care. Memorial contributions may be made to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637; to St. Adalbert Catholic Church, 2420 Huron St., South Bend, IN 46619; or to Pet Refuge, 2300 W. 6th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544. Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
Published in South Bend Tribune on January 29, 2012

Burial: Saint Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana, USA