Patricia Rudin

Patricia "Pat" Rudin, 81, of Springfield, passed away at 12:14 p.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010 at St. John's Hospital, surrounded by her family. Pat was born in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas C. and Therese Peifer Hilliard. She married Carl R. Rudin on January 31, 1948 at St. Agnes Church. He preceded her in death on February 15, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Eileen Baltusevich and Joan Zeigler and her aunt, Mae Hilliard. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and attended Springfield Junior College. Pat enjoyed golfing and was a member of several women's golf leagues. She was an avid bridge player and developed many long-lasting friendships from playing. Pat also enjoyed travel, history and reading, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She met her husband while working for The Citizens Tribune newspaper. She helped him begin Rudin Printing Company in 1956 where she worked for many years. Pat is survived by her four children: Becky (Fred) Fliege of Springfield, Carl (Sharon) Rudin of Sherman, Janet (Greg) McClelland of Lansing, MI and Nancy Simpson of Denver, CO; seven grandchildren: Ben (Becca) Rudin, Chris (Allison) Rudin, Erin (Dave) Claassen, Eric Fliege, Austin Simpson, Sara (Sean) Carroll and Denise Pachlhofer; three great-grandchildren: Elijah, Liam and Aspen Rudin; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be from 4:00 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2010. Funeral ceremony will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan and Butler Funeral Home with Reverend Robert Porter officiating. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Flower School, 900 Adlai Stevenson Dr., Springfield, IL 62703 or Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, 1200 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62704.