Rita Gudz's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2026 in Independence, Ohio

Rita Gudz

September 12, 1951 - January 18, 2026 (74 years old)

Independence, Ohio

Rita Gudz's obituary , Passed away on January 18, 2026 in Independence, Ohio

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Fortuna Funeral Home

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Rita Gudz

September 12, 1951 - January 18, 2026 (74 years old)

Independence, Ohio

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Rita Gudz Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Gudz of Independence, Ohio, who passed away on January 18, 2026 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Golembiewski and Betty Golembiewski; her siblings, Christine Keene, Tessie Peterson, Charles Golembiewski and Jerry Golembiewski; and her nephew Jimmy.

She is survived by: her spouse Glenn Gudz; her siblings, Phyllis Clarke, Vicki Milczewski (Gus) and Patrick Golembiewski (Diane); her nieces and nephews, Daryl, Jessie, Jeffrey, Mark, Jason, Andrew, Larisa, Ronald Wilcox (Julie), Eric Konopinski (Jaclyn), Sara Plavny (Dominic), Michael Konopinski, Joseph Konopinski (Megan) and Jessica George (Christopher); and her siblings-in-law, Ronald Wilk, Edward Konopinski (Chris), Joseph Konopinski and Mary Konopinski.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fortuna Funeral Home



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Tue

Jan 27

Visitation

Fortuna Funeral Home
7076 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131

Wed

Jan 28

Mass of Christian Burial

Saint Michael Church
6912 Chestnut Rd, Independence, OH 44131

Wed

Jan 28

Burial

St. Mary Cemetery

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