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Irene Ruda Obituary

Mrs. Irene Ruda, 91 of Westmont, formerly of Berwyn, Chicago, LaGrange Park and Oswego, iL passed away on November 4, 2008 at Burgess Square Healthcare Center. Visitation on Friday, November 7, from 3-9 p.m. at Svec & Sons Funeral Home, 6227 West Cermak Road, Berwyn. Funeral Saturday, November 8, 11 a.m. from funeral home to Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Ruda was a member and past secretary of First Czechoslovak Garden Club, past secretary of Sionilli Lodge, CSA Fraternal Life and past president of Ceska Beseda. Mrs. Ruda and her late husband owned meat markets in Cicero and Chicago. She enjoyed playing the piano, dancing and entertaining. Mrs. Ruda was the mother of Patricia (James) Ruzicka and Jerome Ruda; grandmother of James Jr. (Jennifer) and Michael Ruzicka, Tracy Ruda, Shelley (Dr. Dean) Jacks and Valerie (D.J.) Marvin; great-grandmother of Josie and Emma Jacks; sister of Robert (Evelyn) Frolik and the late Adeline (John) Chreneik; aunt of several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jerry Ruda. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 2211 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60635. Arrangements by Svec & Sons Funeral Home, Berwyn. (708) 484-2050

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Published by East Cook Life on Nov. 6, 2008.

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Jerome Ruda

November 13, 2008

Mom: We all miss you very much. You were a loving mom, grandmother, and great-grandmother. May you rest in eternal peace. With all our love, from all your family.

Gary Chrencik

November 6, 2008

Aunt Irene created many many special moments that will always be cherished. She will always have a special place in my heart.

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