Barbara Joan Ruska

Barbara Joan Ruska, nee Sedlacek, age 92, longtime resident of Riverside. Beloved wife of the late Anton J. Ruska III. Loving mother of Cynthia Ruska, Barbara Daddono, Holly Agne, William (Michelle) Ruska and Anton J. “AJ” Ruska IV. Proud grandmother of Michael, Marisa, Joseph and Margaret Nikischer, Christopher Agne, Amanda (Chris) Vardas, Justin Agne, Bradley and Clare Ruska. Great-grandmother of Michael Vardas. Barbara was the owner of the Cermak Home for Funerals in Cicero, the Past President of Ceska Beseda Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the St. Mary Church CCW and a eucharistic minister. Barbara was a former member of the Riverside Dance Club, the Riverside Golf Club and will be remembered for her love of hats. Barbara was the loving owner of her pets Chief, Tucker and Winnie. Family and friends will be received at St. Mary Church (St. Paul VI Parish), 126 Herrick Road in Riverside on Wednesday September 21, 2022 from 9:00am until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Entombment Woodlawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hinsdale Humane Society (www.hinsdalehumanesociety.org) in Barb’s memory would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the Cermak Home for Funerals, Brian D. Kuratko-Director. Info at 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L