RuDella "Rudy" Suter

RuDella “Rudy” Suter, age 87, died Monday, March 17, 2025 at Oregon Living and Rehab Center. She was born on September 10, 1937 in Port Hope Township, Minnesota, into a large family being one of fourteen children of Joseph and Verna (Fuller) Benson. Rudy married the love of her life, Wayne Suter on March 9, 1956 in Waukesha, Wisconsin. He preceded in her in death on November 30, 2024. She and Wayne lived in Waukesha, Wisconsin util they moved to Oregon, IL in June of 1956 and then to Chana, IL on October 1st, 1956. They remained in Chana and raised their 2 children Randy and Wenda. Rudy loved finding a great deal and would often be found frequenting various flea markets, garage sales, and auctions. She believed in staying busy and enjoyed working for Decker Drugs, Stronghold, the local optometrist office, and Wood Brothers. She was predeceased by her parents and her daughter, Wenda (Suter) Camacho. Rudy is survived and missed by her son, Randy Suter of Oregon, IL; grandchildren, Cody Suter, Randi Suter, Tori Williams, and Nicole Foss; great grandchildren Sofie Suter, Kodey “KJ” Suter, Coda Suter, Jada Suter, and Quinton Harrolle; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Farrell-Holland-Gale Funeral Home, 110 S. 7th Street in Oregon.