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Late of Lockport. Passed away September 9, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Lockport High School Graduate (1979). Business partner and right-hand man of Style Line Custom Cabinetry in Lockport. The beaches of Pass Christian, Mississippi will always be his "happy-place".
Preceded in death by his parents, Elayne and Irving Rutz.
Survived by his loving children, Colton Buhle-Rutz and Melanie (Nathan) Collins; cherished grandchildren, Atreyu, Kaiden, Quinn and Maximilian; dearest siblings, Susan (late Alan) Janasik, Karen (late Bill) Simnick and Michael (Evonne) Rutz; Dearest friend and former spouse of Lisa Buhle; uncle of many nieces and nephews
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations appreciated to Lightways Hospice (DONATE)
Visitation and Chapel Service on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from Noon to time of service at 4:00pm at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL. Cremation Private. For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com
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