In Loving Memory of Steven Lee Rudnicki

February 5, 1952 – September 19, 2026

Steven Lee Rudnicki, 74, of New Madrid, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2026, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.

Born on February 5, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, Steven was the son of the late Genevieve Babb Rudnicki. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kosky.

On November 12, 1993, Steven was united in marriage to Lisa Hall in New Madrid, Missouri. Together, they built a life filled with love, family, and cherished memories. Steven proudly served his country and later retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where his dedication and work ethic left a lasting impact.

Steven is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Rudnicki of New Madrid, MO; daughters Stephanie Rudnicki of Cape Girardeau, MO, and Sue Lee Dawn (Steven) Gilmore of Canalou, MO; brothers William Kosky of New Madrid, MO, and James Kosky of Lilbourn, MO; sisters Barb Allison of Portage, IN, and Faye Fincher of Brownsville, TX. He was a proud grandfather to Jordyn Rudnicki, Kobe Holloway, Armani Holloway, Ashton Cayton, Aaron Muse, Christopher Long, and Dillon Ponder, and a great-grandfather to 13 beloved great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at DeLisle Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the chapel, with interment at Mounds Park Cemetery.

The family invites friends and loved ones to share condolences online at delislefuneralhome.net.

Steven will be remembered for his devotion to family, his service to his country, and the kindness he extended to all who knew him. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he loved.