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Bessie Kudwa

August 23, 1919 — August 8, 2011

KUDWA, BESSIE

Bessie (Mondello) Kudwa, age 91, of Appleton, passed away on August 8th, 2011, with her family at her side. She was born in Oswego, NY on August 23, 1919, daughter of the late Benedetto and Rosalia (Craca) Mondello. Bessie married Stanley Kudwa on June 30, 1956, in Oswego, NY; he preceded her in death on January 12, 1992. Bessie was employed at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. as a secretary for the Armed Forces. She returned to Oswego where she met Stanley on a mixed golf league. They were charter members of Beaver Meadows Country Club, Phoenix, NY. Bessie enjoyed raising her 3 children, golfing, bowling, and cross country skiing. She resided in Fulton, NY until April 2005 when she moved to Appleton to be closer to family. Bessie was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Stanley “Pep” Kudwa Jr, Mesquite, TX; Patricia Kudwa, Houston, TX; Rosanna (Les) Kingsley, Appleton, WI; her grandchildren, Steven (Kim) Kingsley, Cedar Falls, IA; Erik Kingsley, Reston, VA; Jeffrey Kingsley, Appleton, WI; and her sister, Rose Mondello, Oswego, NY. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Mondello. Memorial Service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2011, at THE WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, Appleton, Wisconsin, with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 3, 2011, at St. Mary Cemetery, Fulton, NY. Bessie's family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Carolina Manor, Dr. Kroner and staff, and the ThedaCare Hospice for their compassionate and loving care. A memorial has been established in her name.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 N. Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911 (920) 739-1231
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www.wichmannfargo.com

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