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Nina Mae Rutchik

Dec 20, 1927 – Feb 8, 2021

Service Details

Due to the COVID pandemic, PRIVATE family services will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, February 12, 2021 with Fr. Constantine Bodien officiating. Entombment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum.

You may witness the service livestream on Friday at 11:00 am by clicking on the following link:  

https://youtu.be/s8nnkwgDYxc

 

Memorial Suggestions

In honor of the wonderful care Nina received, memorials to Hospice Alliance, Inc. have been suggested.

Kenosha – Nina Mae (nee: Dragoncewicz) Rutchik, age 93, passed away at Parkside Manor in Kenosha, under the compassionate care of Hospice Alliance, on Monday, February 8, 2021.

Nina was born in Kenosha on December 20, 1927 to the late Joseph and Alexandra (nee: Kaminski) Dragoncewicz. She was a graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School. Nina was a member of the Russian Mandolin Orchestra in the early 1940’s. On May 10, 1947 Nina was united in marriage with the love of her life, Paul M. Rutchik. Nina was a caring wife, mother and homemaker and loved interacting with people.

Nina worked as a secretary at Nash as a young woman and later for many years as a retail clerk at Kohl’s Food Store from where she retired. She spoke proudly of being the first cashier hired in Kenosha by Herb Kohl. Nina was a lifetime member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, where she sang in the choir and was an active member of the church Sisterhood. Nina served as President of the Retail Clerks Local 1444 Retiree Club. Nina & Paul loved traveling around the entire country in their motorhome, experiencing many beautiful places & establishing friendships along the way.

Surviving are her sons, David (Leslie) Rutchik, Michael Rutchik and Thomas (Peggy) Rutchik; grandchildren, Justin, Eddie, Charlie and Sean Rutchik; Adam (Katie) Rutchik; Renee (Mike) Hart & Nels Rutchik; and Michelle (Stacey) Clausing; great-grandchildren, Casey Rutchik, Brayden & Payten Hart, Jacob & Rebecca Clausing; as well as nieces and nephews.

Nina was preceded in death by her father (at a young age), Joseph Dragoncewicz; mother, Alexandra Karostik; second father, Frank Karostik; beloved husband, Paul Rutchik (passed away September 3, 2006); granddaughter, Danielle Rutchik; brother, Julian “Jay” Drake; sister, Helen (Howard) Norris; and by Paul’s parents, Michael and Anna (nee: Sergei) Rutchik.

Due to the COVID pandemic, PRIVATE family services will be held at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Friday, February 12, 2021 with Fr. Constantine Bodien officiating. Entombment will follow in Green Ridge Cemetery Mausoleum. In honor of the wonderful care Nina received, memorials to Hospice Alliance, Inc. have been suggested.

You may witness the service livestream on Friday at 11:00 am by clicking on the following link:  

https://youtu.be/s8nnkwgDYxc

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  1. Ron & Dottie Carmichael says

    February 10, 2021 at 9:17 am

    Tom and Peggy, Mike, Dave and Leslie and Family,

    Our deepest sympathies to the entire Rutchik Family.

    Growing up as a kid and having Nina as a neighbor was like hitting the lottery. She was a second mom to me; and, she had a real impact on my life. Nina made me feel as though I was part of your family. She included me in vacations, welcomed me into your home and she never missed offering me a meal followed by one of her tantalizing treats. My personal favorite was Nina’s oatmeal cookies; but anything that came out of her oven was fabulous.

    May she rest peacefully.

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Bill’s service was beautiful, beyond belief. Leslie was priceless in all she did. Gary, knowing Bill for many years, said a few words at the service. The special touched I didn’t expect warmed my heart. Two very,very special people helped make a sad day into something very special.

Thank you to all those that helped behind the scene, setting up, opening doors. My heart is full.

Bless you.

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