Kenneth Ruffer Jr. Obituary
The passing of Kenneth Ruffer Jr. of Lombard, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 13, 2025 at the age of 63. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth Ruffer Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his brother-in-law Frank Devitt; his father Kenneth A. Ruffer Sr.; and his mother-in-law Jill Bates. He is survived by: his wife Sara Ruffer (Bates); his daughters, Alexandra Ruffer and Kelly Binder (Greg); his grandson Grant Alexander Binder; his sisters, Lori Devitt, Pamela Ruffer and Jill Kirby (Tim); his mother Margaret Ruffer; his in-laws, James "Otie" Bates, Angie, Mike Karesh, Tim, Joni Bates, Becky, Jim Avers, Suzan Bates and Teri Bates; and his siblings' children, Jamie, Jonah Malarsky, Jackie, Bobby Brancato, Frankie, Joe Tucker, Riley, Casey, Shea, Allie, Ryder Kirby, Greg, Lisa Karesh, Chris Schultz, Brian, Bailey Avers, Steven, Cammie Avers, Tommy, Amy Avers, Sam, Caitlin Avers, Ender, Jeff, Emma Bates, Heather and Denice Beltran.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Ken's name to the Jill Bates Scholarship Fund at Mayslake Ministries or the Anthony Rizzo Foundation .
