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- [S142] Newspaper Article, The News Sun (Waukegan, IL), 10 Mar 1997.
Victor Rukstales obituary
- [S142] Newspaper Article, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), 9 Mar 1999.
Services for Frank W. Rukstales 80, will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, at Gurnee Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
Born July 10, 1918, in Kenosha, Wis., he died Sunday, March 7, 1999, at St. Therese Medical Center in Waukegan. Interment will be in Ascension Cemetery, Libertyville.
He lived in Waukegan most of his life and attended Waukegan High School. He retired in 1978, from U.S. Steel after 38 years of service.
Survivors include his son, Chuck (Faye) Rukstales of Barrington; grandchildren, Jaime and Julie Rukstales, Nicole Cortichiato and Dann Wade Shebesta; brother, Raymond (Adrienne) Rukstales of Arlington Heights; stepsister, Dr. Eugenia Gurkis of Union Lake, Mich.; and sisters-in-law, Violet Rukstales of Pleasant Prairie, Wis. and Mary and Lois Rukstales of Zion. He was a special uncle to Larry and Bob Dasher and Marilyn Oliver, and many other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence (nee Biere), whom he married on March 30, 1940; parents, Frank and Velma Rukstales; stepmother, Josephine; brothers, Victor, Tony and John Rukstales; and stepsister, Ruth Roy.
Friends and relatives may call from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today, at the funeral home.
Donations to the American Heart Association, have been suggested.
For information, (847) 244-1155.
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