Wanda "Kay" Rudolph, 67, died Thursday, December 18, 2014, at her home following a sudden illness. A celebration of her life will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2014, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Family and friends may call from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., with the memorial service immediately following.
She is survived by her fianc��, Mike Tusing; two daughters, Kathy (Bob) Holets and Dawn (Tim) Steffen, both of Marion; a son, Tim (Desi) Rudolph of Cedar Rapids; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Kay was born October 10, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Harold and Jean Hughes. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother John Hughes. She graduated with an Associate Degree in Human Services and worked as a caregiver most of her life. She loved playing computer games, her cats and especially her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to bring an ornament to hang on an evergreen remembrance. A memorial fund has been established.
Kay and family
Having just seen Kay at my sister’s visitation in November, I could hardly believe it when I saw her obituary in the Gazette. My deepest sympathy Mike and all the family and friends of Kay. She used to keep my sister Linda company on the nights my Aunt Eleanor went out for the evening with Sandy. They played cards for hours and were good friends. She was a very nice lady and I will remember her always.