Robert Edward Ruczkowski

Robert Edward Ruczkowski obituary, Hillside, IL

Robert Edward Ruczkowski

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1500 South Meyers Road, Lombard, IL 60148

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Robert Ruczkowski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knollcrest Funeral Home on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Robert Edward Ruczkowski, age 68, of Downers Grove, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27th,2025. Beloved husband of Nancy Ruczkowski, nee Reynolds; dear son of Emily, nee Gorecki, and the late Sigmund Ruczkowski; fond brother of Terri (Scott) Miller, Rick (Radi) Ruczkowski; uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Visitation Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, from 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Road Lombard. Funeral Thursday, September 4th beginning from the funeral home with prayers at 9:15 am , to Christ the King Catholic Church, 1501 S Main St, Lombard, IL 60148. Mass 10:00am. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association are appreciated. Funeral info: (630) 932-1500.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

3

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Knollcrest Funeral Home

1500 South Meyers Road, Lombard, IL 60148

Send Flowers

Sep

4

Service

9:15 a.m.

Knollcrest Funeral Home

1500 South Meyers Road, Lombard, IL 60148

Send Flowers

Sep

4

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

Christ the King Catholic Church

1501 S. Main Street, Lombard, IL 60148

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Knollcrest Funeral Home

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.