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Christopher Rutka Obituary

Rutka, Christopher S. beloved husband of Tina (nee Bajorek), loving father of Nicholas Matthew, devoted son of Lynda (nee Kent) and Leonard ret. Cicero Police Dept. (Ruth), step-brother of Ronald and Christina Graf and Thomas Davia. Funeral services Saturday, May 1st, at 10 a.m., from Sourek Manor Funeral Home, 5645 W. 35th St., Cicero, to Our Lady of Charity Church for 10:30 a.m., Mass. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Visitation Friday, 2 to 9 p.m. 708-652-6661

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 29, 2004.

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Tina

August 20, 2017

Happy Birthday Chris! I miss you and think of you everyday. I look at our son and see you in his smile, his walk, how he eats. He is all you! This year was the hardest year. The transition from boy to man turning 18 graduating high school I'm going to prom. You will never realize the pain we still feel. How the most happiest moments can turn into a sad moment because we miss you so much

John Joel

April 25, 2017

Miss him

Nick Rutka

April 24, 2017

Hey dad its been 14 years now and I look since you've been gone and I still cry every now and again missing you wishing you could have been here. I am trying to make you as proud as I can. I wish you could see me walk the stage in a few weeks and watch me go to prom and meet my girlfriend and seen me play football this year. Everyone tells me "your just like Chris." I am living color of you I eat sleep talk and act just like you. I'm taking care of mom and trying to make her proud. You guys were the best parents and I wouldn't trade you for anyone. I miss you and love you never forget that.

Annette Waite

May 20, 2004

I had just found out about Chris

My Heart goes out to you Lynda and Len,I'm so sorry for your loss.

Lynda please let me know how you are doing.

I lost my sister Chris a year ago,

I know it's not the same,but I can guess what you are going through.

Annette

Aunt Gerry & Uncle Stanley Pikul

May 6, 2004

My dearest Birthday Baby, Chris the day you were born on August 20th, was one of the happiest days of my life just to have you born on my birthday was so exciting. I just can't imagine when that day comes that your not there, but you are definitely in my heart. Remember when Uncle Stanley put you in the corner, Oh how it broke our hearts, but, it was all for love. You were, and always will be, the apple in our eye. We were so proud of you to see what a fine young man you turned out to be. Your life was cut too short, but, God has a reason for that Chris, you'll help guide your mom & dad to take very good care of Tina and Nicolas. Chris, you are deeply loved and in our hearts and prayers forever. Tell Gram, Grampa, Auntie Lorry & Bobby how much we love and miss them, and we will be with them soon.

With all our love to our dearest nephew.

Auntie Gerrie & Uncle Stanley

Samantha Pikul

May 4, 2004

Chris,

I will never ever forget you. I will always love you!!!!

There will always be a place in my heart for you... I know that God will take care of you. I love you!!!

Love always,Samantha

Melanie Tagliere

May 4, 2004

Dearest Christopher,

We were never really that close although I wish we were. I will always be here for Tina and Nicholas. If they ever need anything all they have to do is call me and I will be there. Rest in peace and please watch over all of us.

Love Always and Forever,

Your Cousin

Melanie M. Tagliere

Debbie Petrungaro

May 4, 2004

Dear Lenny

I am sorry for your lost.

Christopher was a great kid

and I know he must of been a

great dad because he had a great

dad in you. I know how much he loved you and you him . I just want

you to know you and your family are

in my prayers.

Love your friend

always Debbie

Chris' Dad

April 30, 2004

Chris, you are my Man Child Forever. I had so much to learn from you and no one will ever know now how much I really depended on you for inner strength for so many things but now your gone from my life but I will never forget you and what I learned from YOU . I will miss YOU for the rest of my life. I promise you this, ever though I cannot take your place with Nickie, I always tell him what a GREAT son and FATHER YOU were. Go be with God and your grandparents my son. One day, my son, we will be together again.

Loving you forever

Dad



Christopher, I had known you for only twelve years and I want you to know the person I had the opportunity to watch grow into a husband and father was a privilage. Nicholas will always be told what a great father and person you were to everyone. He will never forget that even though the years were few he was in your life and all you did you did for him. Go be with God knowing Nicholas and Tina will be taken care of by all of us. We can never take your place in this world but I want you to know your little buddy will grow up with the love and care he needs and will be the man like his daddy wanted him to be. Rest in peace Christopher and please watch over all of us. God knows your strength will help us all. I love you and I am going to miss you. Love Ruthie






Your'll loving Dad forever and ever

Walter Drewko

April 30, 2004

To Tina and Nicholas, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

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