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Funeral Ceremony: 12 noon on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Interment: Powers Cemetery, Xenia
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at the funeral home
Ida M. Rado, age 72, of Louisville, Illinois, formerly of Northwest Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Flora Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.
She was born November 15, 1949, in Clay County, the daughter of Carol Eugene and Martha Alice (Hammack) Young. She was united in marriage to Robert Rado and he preceded her in death.
Ida worked as a dietary manager for many years. She was an accomplished artist and had been the owner of an art gallery. Family was very important to her and she treasured a surprise special visit from her great-grandson Viktor Kamboures in July while she was in the hospital in Evansville. She loved animals, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed sewing and making quilts.
She is survived by a daughter: Bobbie (Aaron) Bentley of Flora; a son: Scott Rado of Louisville; a grandson: Chandler Smith of Charleston; grandchildren: Tyler Kamboures, Ryan Kamboures, Alexis Durbin, Rachel Case, Kelsey Mette, and Nikki Dust; several great-grandchildren; siblings: Everett Young, Linda Pruitt, and Charolette Pride; and lifelong best friend: Grace Perak of Chesterton, Indiana.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son: Vernon “Butch” Rado; a daughter: Christina Jean Smith; and siblings: Florene Sharp, Luella Justice, Bill Young, Scott Young, Velda Lambrich, Danny Young, and Kim Scroggins.
A funeral ceremony will be held at 12 noon on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Powers Cemetery, Xenia. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses and will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Bobbie, Scott, Everett, Linda, Charlotte Tyler, Ryan, Chandler and families. Pearl and Leroy. I'm so sorry for the passing of Ida. She will definitely be missed and always injured hearts. Like you all I feel like a part of me is missing. Hugs and prayers to all and all my love.
So sorry for your loss. Memories of younger days come to mind.
Rip my friend fly high I will always have you in my heart . Prayers to Bobbie and Scott and all her family you will be missed by many
I love Ida and all her family. My Mom's friend for over 50 years, a 2nd Mom to me. I worked with her, celebrated holidays, suffered and shared life's joys and pains. Ida was a sincere, funny, lovely person. The angels are going to love her in Heaven. With God's mercy , Rest in Peace Ida.
Will be missed a lot
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family and sending you hugs Bobbie
Heartfelt Condolences to the family. She will truly be missed.
We are so sad to hear of Ida’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
So so sorry to hear this. Ida was a wonderful, caring woman who loved her children more than anything. I was so intrigued by her many stories of her own art gallery. Very, very interesting woman. This is one more step in her fascinating journey through life. She will be greatly missed.
Sorry to learn this. Prayers and sympathy.
I am a childhood friend of Ida’s children. Ida welcomed us into her house. With great patience there was often ten plus kids in her house. Where that patience came from, as a grown man now, I will never know. And we are thankful for her patience because I think I experienced the “no you didn’t just do that" stare once or maybe five times (ha) but thankfully that was directed at Butch or Scott. Anyhow I am rambling and shedding tears as we children know we were loved and safe in HER house and I am forever grateful. Ms. Rado, may you find comfort in your higher place.
Bobbie: I’m sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Thoughts and prayers to you all
I’m so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Ida. I have a picture on my office wall, of Ida and myself, we were holding a pet chicken.💕 Rest now, Ida.
I am so so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻
Ida expressed her beautiful and never ending love in welcoming my family and I into her home with open arms and she forever changed my life. We will never forget the impact and the sense of security she and Bob provided. We are forever thankful! In speaking for my mother, Mary Haskel (Wielgus,) words alone can never express my sympathy and the many different beautiful memories we enjoyed together. We had so many good, fun and memorable times together. You were a sister to me and I will miss you dearly. Rest In Peace sweet Ida Mae
Very Sweet Lady! Went out of her way to treat everyone with respect. Person I enjoyed visiting & seeing . God Bless to the Family who will miss her so much.
I hadn't see Ida in 57 years, but I still remember her quietness and smile. My best to her family.
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