Richard Rutnicki, age 65, of Steger, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Beloved husband of Hermina Rutnicki, nee Plate. Loving father of Tonya (Juan) Gomez and Brian Baum. Devoted grandfather of Krystyna, Alexzander, and Austin and great-grandfather of Elexia. Dear brother of Steven Rutnicki, Barbara (Daniel) Meyers, Theresa (Dave) Busz, Edward (Carol) Rutnicki, Ted (Marissa) Rutnicki and Frank Rutnicki. Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 2:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 7:00 P.M. at Smits Funeral Homes - Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, IL. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association. More Information at 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com