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JOSEPH HRUTKA Obituary
JOSEPH MARTIN HRUTKA (Age 77)
On Saturday, March 31, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen Hrutka; father of Joseph Peter and Stephen Mark Hrutka; brother of Barbara Van Dien and the late Rosemary Myers. Also survived by his loving aunts, uncle, cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, April 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Wednesday, April 4, at 10:30 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. A grateful Evans Scholar, Joe would appreciate contributions to the Evans Scholars Foundation at wgaesf.org or to 1 Briar Rd., Golf, IL 60029 in lieu of flowers.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
for JOSEPH HRUTKA
S.E. Grimm
February 3, 2020
May God bless you in your time of mourning.
Ed Burns
April 7, 2018
Dear Mary Ellen,
I am sorry I was unable to attend the mass for Joe. Joe and I worked together for several years while teaching EXCL. He was a wonderful colleague. Take care, Ed Burns
Bonnie Kramer
April 4, 2018
Dear Mary Ellen, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. My thoughts are with you.
David Palank
April 4, 2018
Mary Ellen and family,
You are in our prayers during this difficult time. It was with great sadness that we learned of your family's loss; please accept our heartfelt condolences. -Staff and Students of San Miguel
Sandra Propst (Kerpan)
April 3, 2018
Dear Barbara,
So sorry to hear about Joe. He will be remembered in my prayers
Condolences to his wife and children.
April 3, 2018
Mary Ellen & Family,
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your beloved Joseph. Joe was an extremely kind and caring human being. I was truly fortunate to have him as a friend. God bless you and your family.
Carl & Joyce Hren
Theresa (Krause) Anderko
April 3, 2018
I haven't seen Joe since high school. He was such a character, always had a smile on his face. My most sincere sympathy to his family as well as his sister Barb.
JOHN MILLER
April 3, 2018
BARBARA. OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY YOUR BROTHER REST IN PEACE. JOAN JOHNSTON TOMKOVICK AND JOHN M. MILLER, WAUKEGAN
April 3, 2018
Dear Mary Ellen, so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. You and your family are in our prayers - Seth and Inez
Enid Bank
April 3, 2018
Mary Ellen
Sorry to learn about Joe's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations at the faculty meetings. Prayers to you and your family.
J.Matthew Gaglione
April 3, 2018
Dear Mary Ellen:
So very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Sending my sincere condolences to you and the entire Hrutka family.
April 3, 2018
Mary Ellen,
Sorry to read about your husband's passing. I rejoice that he is closer to our Lord, but am sad for you and the feelings of loss that death brings. Tommy Gletner
Julie Porosky Hamlin
April 3, 2018
Mary Ellen, Paul and I are thinking of you.
Sharon (Krause) Bower
April 3, 2018
Barb,
So sorry for the loss of your brother Joe. Its been a tough couple of years for you and your family. My prayers are with you and your family.
Sharon
Betsy Povtak
April 3, 2018
Mary Ellen,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this sad time.
Eugenia Purnell
April 3, 2018
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us,but find comfort in knowing you were a special part of a well-lived life.
Rose Hoffmann
April 3, 2018
Mary Ellen
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May memories stay with you and comfort you
April 3, 2018
My sincere sympathy for your loss. May God be a source of strength and comfort during this difficult time. Ps. 94:19 When anxieties overwhelmed me, You comforted and soothed me.
Z L
April 3, 2018
My sincerest condolences for the loss of your love one. May you take comfort in the words found at Hosea 13:14 during this difficult time.
WW JD
April 2, 2018
Taken way too soon. Joe was in high spirits just a few months ago and enjoying his life. This is a tragic passing for a man who still had good years left. A Navy Veteran, Joseph was a charming personality with a quick wit and a sharp mind. He will be sorely missed. God, full of mercy, who dwells in the heights, provide a sure rest upon the wings of the Divine Presence, within the range of the holy, pure and glorious, whose shining resemble the sky's, to the soul of Joseph son of Joseph for a charity was given to the memory of his soul. Therefore, the Master of Mercy will protect him forever, from behind the hiding of his wings, and will tie his soul with the rope of life. The Everlasting is his heritage, and he shall rest peacefully upon his lying place, and let us say: Amen.
April 2, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.
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