KENNEY — Rudolph “Rudy” J. Seppi, 88, of Kenney, passed away at 4:36 a.m. on November 6, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital, Springfield.
Services will be conducte at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, with Pastor Nick Blacklidge officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Kenney. Visitation will be held from 10–11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be directed to Journey Church, Clinton.
Rudy was born on February 7, 1938 in Joliet, Ill., the son of Rudolph A. and Josephine (Dulney) Seppi. He married Judith A. “Judy” Tallman on June 28, 1958, in Joliet. She passed away on July 27, 2020.
Survivors include his children, Jamie (Herman) Jolly, Plainfield, Ill.; Danny (Mariya) Seppi, Symerton, Ill., four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Rudy was preceded in death by his parents, sons, David Joseph Seppi; Scott Matthew Seppi; and Mark Randall Seppi, one brother, and one sister.
A dedicated and reliable professional, Rudy retired from Caterpillar after 38 years of loyal service. Rudy was a faithful member of the Journey Church, in Clinton, where he found great fellowship and spiritual fulfillment.
In his free time, Rudy was a man of simple pleasures. He could often be found casting a line while fishing or happily working on cars. Above all, Rudy’s greatest joy in life was his family. He was happiest when surrounded by those he loved, and his presence will be deeply missed.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com
