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Jacqueline Ruda Obituary

Ruda, Jacqueline D. (nee Barratt) Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Donald B. Ruda; loving mother of Mark (Kathleen), David and Carol (Norm Hilgendorf) Ruda; cherished grandmother of Erik (Katie), Kevin and Jennifer Ruda and Matthew, Michael, Eric and Andrew Hilgendorf; fond aunt of Steven (Kathryn) Ejnik; special cousin of the Lottie Murphy Family. Owner of Key Personnel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Honor Flight Chicago, 938 W Montana St., Chicago, IL 60614 or the Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614 would be appreciated. Funeral Service Tuesday, October 6, 11:00 a.m. at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 6150 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation Monday 4:00-9:00 p.m. Info 773-736-3833 or visit Jacqueline's memorial at www.smithcorcoran.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 3, 2015.

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Laura (Wolf) Oppermann

October 22, 2015

Mark, I read about the passing of your mother in the newspaper. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Ellen Greer

October 7, 2015

Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother and grandmother. Our families thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May her soul rest in peace. Sincerely, The Greer Family

Gerry and Sue McHugh

October 6, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rick Pavia

October 5, 2015

Sorry to hear of Jackie Ruda's passing. I remember her as a kid at Edgebrook Community Church and Wildwood School and she was friends with my mom, Helen. My sincere condolences to the Ruda family.

October 5, 2015

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Ruda's passing. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to Carol and all of Ruda extended family during this difficult time.

Matt Nostrand and family

Mary Clifford

October 3, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about Jackies passing. Jackie was such a fabulous neighbor! She was so good to my kids-giving them treats all the time. We will miss her.
Our condolences-
Mary Clifford and family

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Oct

5

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

IL 60646

Oct

6

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Smith-Corcoran Chicago Funeral Home

6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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6150 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646

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