Jean L. Rudderham

Jean Lois Rudderham, 87, of Rockford, IL. died Saturday, July 22, 2017 with family by her side. In a life well celebrated she married Rick Rudderham and shared 61 years together while raising their family in a home filled with love. Jean worked for Bergners, WROK, and Aetna Ins. Co. and volunteered for many years as an election judge, however, she made a career of taking care of her family and surrounding herself with the love of her grandchildren. She showcased her talents in ceramics creating, keepsakes for all the family. Jean was a people person, who enjoyed traveling and family memories made at Clear Lake. Jean was born in Berwyn, Il on July 10, 1930 to George and Helen Nepil.

Survivors: husband; children, Pat (Bob) Greenberg, Diane (Steve) Zandonatti, Mike (Renee) Rudderham, Tim (Colleen) Rudderham, Barb (Mike) Ferris, Mary (Dave) Alexander; 18 grandchildren; 13, great-grandchildren. Predeceased by parents; brother, Tom Nepil.

Service: 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at Sunset Funeral Home 8000 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park, IL. Visitation: 1:00 ~ 2:00, Entombment following in Sunset Memorial Garden. Memorials are suggested to Alzheimer's Assoc. for Research, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17 Chicago, IL. 60601. Condolences www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com