John Peter Dudley Obituary

John Peter Dudley was born August 19, 2026, the sixth child of Ryan and Anne (Dudding) Dudley. Two days later, on August 21, 2026, as a result of Trisomy 18, he passed away peacefully at his home while being loved and cherished by his family. Baby Johnny will be forever remembered by his parents, Drs. Ryan and Anne Dudley; his siblings, Rosemary, James, Lilyanne, Jude, and Joseph Dudley; maternal grandparents, Patrick and Mary Dudding; paternal grandparents, James and Holly Dudley and Joseph Bikowski; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. John was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Sharon Bikowski.

Baby John’s full though brief life brought immeasurable joy and light that will always be treasured.

Visitation will be on Friday, September 4, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Road, St. Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 5, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 201 Church Street, St. Joseph, with Father Jack Pfeiffer officiating. John’s family kindly requests that friends and loved ones wear white or light colors to his visitation and Mass of Christian Burial.

As a way of celebrating John's life and to keep his memory alive, you are invited to share kind words and images on his memory wall at www.starksfamilyfh.com.

These stories will be treasured by his siblings as they continue to grow and remember their baby brother.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Noble Dudding Family Endowment through the Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Michigan at https://cfmi.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=7224 . Checks may be made payable to the Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Michigan and note “Noble Dudding Family Endowment” in the memo line. Or to Abel Speaks at https://abelspeaks.org/give/ . Able Speaks, 2201 W Plano Pkwy, Suite 3405, Plano, TX 75075.