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