Dixie Liberty Rudlong, born June 11, 2025, took her last breath in the loving arms of her parents Benjamin and Natalie Rudlong of Chatfield, Minn., on June 17, 2025. Though the time spent with their beautiful baby girl was too brief, they shared enough love for a lifetime with her during unexpected complications following her birth. They will honor her precious life (and the impact it had and will continue to have on countless people) with a private memorial service.
Dixie is survived by her parents, grandparents Eric and Vicki Ford, Preston, Minn., Ben (Gigi) Rudlong, Spring Valley, Minn., and Nancy Rudlong, Chatfield, Minn.; great-grandparents Alvin and Donna Rudlong, Spring Valley, Minn., Jacqueline Soukup, Preston, Minn., and Franklin Barton. Dixie will also be forever remembered in the hearts of her aunts Julianna (Alan) and Maciah Ford, Shellanea, Hilary, Lydia, Ellaleah, and Milanea Rudlong; and uncles Ethan Ford and Zachary Rudlong; sweet cousins Fayble and Evelyn Mouchet; as well as many great-aunts and uncles and extended family members.
She will be held in the arms of Jesus and the loved ones who have gone before her.
Condolences may be sent to the family c/o Eric Ford, 213 Washington St. NW, Preston, MN 55965. A memorial fund is being set up to assist with expenses at the First State Bank of Fountain, P.O. Box 83 Fountain, MN 55935, “Dixie Rudlong.”
The little one we hoped for was swiftly here and gone, but the love that she has planted, is a light that still shines on.
Superevilfurball says
Much love yall I’m so sorry to hear about yalls sweet baby I’m praying for your hearts to heal dont give up. You will see your sweet baby again and I know for a fact she is in good hands and will be there waiting for you when yall go up to them pearly gates be strong and keep faith love you guys!
Karol Lange says
So sorry for your loss Losing the miracle that was growing inside of you is bittersweet All the little milestones that you marveled at as she grew inside of you. The love that you feel for her will always be there
Prayers and hugs
Anonymous says
So sorry for your loss Losing the miracle that was growing inside of you is bittersweet All the little milestones that you marveled at as she grew inside of you. The love that you feel for her will always be there
Prayers and hugs
Aunt Karol & Uncle Arnie Lange
Anonymous says
My heart hurts for your entire family. My sister was also taken to Heaven as a baby, I wasn’t even born yet, but I still feel the lifelong pain my mother goes through every year on her birthday and death day. May the Lord watch over you all and continue to guide you through this difficult time of loss and grieving. God bless. 💕
Katie yoder says
I cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your beautiful Dixie. This little girl is so loved by her wonderful family. Peace, love, and prayers being sent your way. I have never met her parents, but care, so much about them.
Jolene Greenwaldt says
Ben and Natalie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will all be in my prayers and my thoughts.
Nan Johnson says
There are no adequate words to express my sorrow. I wish for you God’s peace and love for your dear little one.