Bernardine L. Rutkowski Obituary
The passing of Bernardine L. Rutkowski of Joliet, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 4, 2025 at the age of 96. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin Cernugel and Mary Cernugel; and her husband Chet. She is survived by: her children, Steve Rutkowski, Cyndi Karges (Jim) and Becky Novakoski; her grandchildren, Jeff Karges (Lindsay), Maggie Watson (Pat), Amelia McMillen (Justin), Mae Novakoski and Thomas Novakoski; her great grandchildren, Davis, Genevieve Watson, Sloane Karges, Benedict and Matheson McMillen; and her sister Dolores Luzbetak. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
