Submitted by: John C. Monk

Hazel G. Rudolph

May 26, 1908 - Dec. 19, 2009
SOUTH BEND - Hazel G. Rudolph, 101, of Hilton Head, SC, formerly of South Bend, IN, was called home to the Lord on December 19, 2009. Mrs. Rudolph (our mother) lived in South Bend, IN, for more than 65 years. She was the loving wife of our father, Dr. Carl J. Rudolph. Mom spent her life caring for people as a nurse, a mother and a friend. She taught us the importance of family, belief in God, need to be self-sufficient, value of an education, the power of courage, fun of Christmas and love of Notre Dame football. For those precious gifts we thank her. Her favorite poem was "An Irish Blessing": "May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of his hand." We love you mom. Mrs. Rudolph is survived by her five children, Mrs. Anna May Stern of Bisbee, AZ, Mr. Carl Rudolph of Mishawaka, IN, Mr. William Rudolph of Ajijic, Mexico, Mrs. Hazel Myer of Chapel Hill, NC, and Mr. Ronald Rudolph of Savannah, GA; and her three grandchildren, Kathleen Gormal of Indianapolis, IN, Ryan Rudolph of Savannah, GA, and Ashley Diamond of New York, NY. In memory of our mother, memorial donations may be made to Prevent Blindness America, 211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60606. This was a cause that meant a great deal to her.

Published in South Bend Tribune on December 22, 2009