Laura E. Rudicil, 64, of Bristol, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Bloomington, IN on March 23, 1961, to Gregory "Pete" Elmer and the late Roberta (Mullen) Blackburn.

In addition to her father, Laura is survived by her children, Colin (Caroline Phillips) and Ryan Rudicil; 5 grandchildren, brothers, Robert "John" Elmer and John "Douglas" Elmer; and former spouse, Rick Rudicil.

Cremation was chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Champaign, IL where she will later be laid to rest with her mother. Memorial donations in Laura's memory may be given to the Humane Society of Elkhart County.

Laura was a loving mother and a hard worker. She graduated from Concord High School in 1979 where she was a part of the school's marching band and was an avid member of the Ski Club. It was here that she developed a lifelong love of skiing. Laura later went on to earn her associates degree and worked as an x-ray technician for special procedures at Covenant Hospital and Goshen General Hospital for many years. She later worked at Sorg Jewelers in Elkhart for a time as well.

Her sons meant the world to her, and she enjoyed taking family skiing trips. Laura and her family went to several different resorts together mostly in Michigan from Cadillac, Traverse City, to the Upper Peninsula. In her earlier years, those who knew her would describe her as an outgoing and fun person who enjoyed music and the occasional trip to Maui. Laura will be dearly missed.

Elkhart County Humane Society
54687 County Road 19, Bristol IN 46507
Tel: 1-574-848-4225
Web: http://www.info@elkharthumanesociety.org