"Mike and family, Bill, Daniel, and I were just talking about your family on a vacation we took to Utah last week. When I tried to locate family information to see if I could contact you somehow, I came upon this. I am not sure that you will still be checking this or if it will get to you, but please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you. I cannot understand what a loss you must be feeling and how difficult it must be to have lost two wonderful, godly women in such a short time. I know that you must be rejoicing and smiling, as I was when I thought about it, though, to have Amy and Emily together in Heaven. I am sure that they are having such an amazing time together! Please keep in touch as you can. In His Precious Name, Julie Brouwer "
In loving memory of
Amy Jean Rudolph
March 2, 1959 - August 21, 2008
Amy Jean Rudolph, 49, passed away quietly at her home on Thursday, August 21, 2008, after a courageous nine year battle with brain cancer. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2008, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2008, at the funeral home. Reverend Don Blomberg will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Bethel University for a nursing scholarship in Emily Rudolph's name. Online condolences for the Rudolph family may be left at www.wittichfuneralhome.com. Amy was born March 2, 1959 to Robert amp; Miriam Kopf Bosch in Muscatine, IA. She married Michael A. Rudolph January 5, 1980 in Muscatine, IA. God blessed them with four children, Emily Grace, Bryan Daniel, Nathan Michael, and Abigail Catherine. Amy's desire was to build a home like that described in Proverbs 24:3-4, By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant richesĀ (ESV). Their lives testify to the fruitful success of her desire. Amy is survived by her husband of 28 years, Michael Rudolph of Wake Forest, NC, a son Bryan amp; his wife Lana of Peoria, IL, a son Nathan of Wilmington, NC, a daughter Abigail of Wake Forest, NC, her parents, Robert amp; Miriam Bosch of Muscatine, IA, her sister and brother-in-law Kathy amp; Michael Dahnke of Muscatine, IA, her parents-in-law, Marcella amp; Robert Sullivan of Holladay, TN, a sister-in-law amp; her husband Connie amp; Josh Grillo of Galena, NM, a sister-in-law amp; her husband, Tammy amp; Doug Lam of Bolingbrook, IL, amp; numerous nieces and nephews. Amy is preceded in death by a daughter, Emily Grace Rudolph, and her father-in-law, Cloyce Rudolph.
Tributes
"We at Bethel were saddened to hear of Amy's passing. We will hold you close in prayer during these difficult days."
"Mike, so sorry to hear about your loss. I was so shocked - didn't know of the health issues your wife was struggling with. May God's grace carry you though your period of adjustment. Again, so sorry for your loss. Ron Yohe, Pastor Faith Chapel"
"I am sorry for you lost, the world will be a darker place with her gone."
"Dear Mike, Abby, Brian, Lana, and Nathan, We just can't imagine how overwhelming the past days and months have been for all of you. You will most certainly become stronger than you ever wanted to be. We will hold you up in prayer in the coming months and years praying for God's overwhelming comfort and love. Thank you for sharing your lives and lives of Amy and Emily with all of us. This world has truly been blessed and forever changed by the lives of these phenomenal women. Much love and Sympathy, The Elgatians"
"Thinking of you Mike and your family at this time of sorrow. "
"You have our deepest sympathy and we will keep you in our prayers. Dan & Lori Garmon"
"Mike, Mr. & Mrs. Bosch, and family: I have been praying for Amy for a long time now and will continue to keep your entire family in my prayers. I have many fond memories of Amy from school and church. I can remember as if it were yesterday sitting in Mrs. Sywassink's Homeroom Class at the old Central Junior High School on 6th and Iowa and talking each day about our hopes and dreams. She was one of the nicest people I have ever known. Diana (Martin) Broderson"
"We would like to extend our deepest sympathy for you and your family at this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Bill & Vi"
"Mike: I was very saddened to read about your wife (and your daughter) passing. I know there are no words I can say to bring you comfort, but I wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family and will remember you in my prayers. Sincerely, Laurie"
"Dearest Friends, We are remembering all of the wonderful, happy times spent with our dear Amy...and all of you. She was an example of a Proverbs 31 woman if ever one lived. We rejoice in knowing that our Lord has given her the ultimate healing at last . We love you much , Gary & Rochelle"
"I remember Amy's hands at the piano...I brought her a simple song I had written about our father's last days and the promise of a heavenly release from suffering. I brought only plain words and a melody, but she added the amazing harmony and embellishments that gave life to mere sounds, turning them into beautiful music! It was her special gift, bringing harmony, beauty and life to her family and friends. She will be terribly missed, but the joy she gave will never fade."
"We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Amy's family, We are praying for you all, Love from Lyle and Vera"
"My deepest condolences for all of Amy's family. I knew Amy from Kindergarten through high school and have nothing but loving and gentle memories of her. She never had a cruel or unkind word to anyone, absolutely one of the most thoughtful and beautiful people that God put on earth. "
"I am so sorry to hear of Amy's passing. I remember her from when I worked at Rid-A-Bird for her Dad and Mom. Amy was one of the nicest, sweetest persons that I ever met. She always had a smile on her face. Sending my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. God Bless"
"I am so sorry to hear of Amy's passing. I remember her from when I worked at Rid-A-Bird for her Dad and Mom. Amy was one of the nicest, sweetest persons that I ever met. She always had a smile on her face. Sending my deepest sympathy to her family and friends. God Bless"
"Dear Mike and family, Only the Lord can truly know what you all are feeling at this time and what you need. May the God of heaven touch all of you during this time with His peace and comfort. You are in our prayers."
"As a child, I was fortunate enough to have spent a great deal of time with the Rudolph family. I will never forget the gentle and godly example of a wife and mother that Aunt Amy set. Memories of her loving and peaceful home, as well as the character she instilled in her children, have helped me in my own role as a wife and mother. I am so grateful for everything she taught me and for the precious memories I hold of her in my heart. My love and prayers go out to Uncle Mike, Bryan, Nathan and Abby."
"To Amy's family: I have known Amy, since we went to grade school, at Jefferson. She was a very sweet girl, who had big dreams of being a wife and a mother and to serve her Lord. I can remember a time, when we were young, I found Amy crying in the bathroom at grade school. I asked her what was wrong? She replied, "I had a perfect A+ in all my classes, except for one." I told her: "I would be crying "happy tears", if I got an A+", in any one class!" And, then we both laughed and we shared a Hug. And, then in our senior year, I remember going to her home and working on the senior float, the week of the homecoming. We had a lot fun trying to put the goal post back together, her, Jenn Calvert and myself, after I broke the darn thing. Keep your grief light hearted, and as time goes on, the sorrow will fade, and then, you will be blessed with beautiful memories of her. John 14:2,3 I go to prepare a place for you. And, if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. Take Care and God Bless.... "
"Mike and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jo Ann & Larry Carlson"
"Mike & Family, Amy was so proud to be your wife and the mother of Emily, Bryan, Nathan and Abby. She was such a lovely lady and fought so hard to stay with you and the children. As your chores are shared, she will now care for Emily and you will care for Bryan, Nate & Abby. Remain strong and always know that she was truly blessed to have had you and the children by her side as she walked this final journey. Jerry & Marilyn"
"Mike and family Amy and I knew each other from school. We had band and classes together and became friends . I always enjoyed our talks . Amy always was such a optimist and so very light hearted with such a loving and kind spirit .I remember her in church and at mother daughter teas at Hillcrest , she was always smiling and so happy to see me and my children and always so proud of her family . I feel blessed to have known her and been a friend of her,s . I am so sorry to you her family for your loss . But I know as you do she is one of the strongest angels God has called home . Amy is a bright light in heaven now with Emily , watching over all of you and waiting until you will be reunited again . Please know my prayers are with all of you in the next few days and months while you are all trying to get back to a different life without her . Cherish and hold close your memories and live your life as she would have wanted you to . In deepest sympathy ,Terry Byrd"
"Dear Mike and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Amy's passing but as all of us know she is with the Lord and is pain free and having a great time catching up with her loved ones that have passed. We will all see her again someday but until then be strong. Please know that all of you are in my prayers. Love, Robbie"