Edward I. Rutnicki

August 24, 1953 - April 13, 2021

Edward I. Rutnicki, age 67, of Bourbonnais passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home. He was born August 24, 1953 in Chicago Heights, the son of Ignacy & Natalia (Szymanek) Rutnicki. Edward married Carol Quick on June 2, 1979 at Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. Edward was a laborer for Armour Pharmaceutical Company (CSL Behring). He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, and working in the yard. Edward was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a parishioner of Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church. Surviving are his wife, Carol Rutnicki of Bourbonnais; three sons, Timothy Rutnicki of Bourbonnais, Jared Rutnicki of Mundelein, and Joshua Rutnicki of Bourbonnais; two daughters, Aimee Rutnicki of Bradley and Emily (Rachel) Rutnicki of Bradley; two grandchildren, Liam Rutnicki and Ayla Rutnicki; two sisters, Barbara (Dan) Meyers of Crete and Theresa (Dave) Busz of Peotone; three brothers, Steven Rutnicki of Crete, Ted (Marisa) Rutnicki of Steger, and Frank Rutnicki (Pat Reilly) of Calumet City; and one sister-in-law, Hermina Rutnicki of Steger. Edward is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard Rutnicki. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial visitation will be held from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 at Maternity B.V.M. Catholic Church in Bourbonnais. Rev. Jason Nesbit will celebrate the Mass. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Inurnment will follow at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Memorials may be made to the family wishes.