Barbara Helen Rutowicz Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Barbara Helen Rutowicz (Chicago, Illinois), who passed away on January 29, 2026 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Barbara may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Ramulda Rutowicz and Peter Rutowicz; her siblings, Peter Rutowicz (late Helena Rutowicz), Janina Hilares (late John Hilares) and Richard Rutowicz (Ronna Zack); her nieces and nephews, Rebecca Conroy, James Hilares and Aneta Rutowicz; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Beatrix Conroy and Liam Conroy.
