Ruth Ann Petrik, 76, of Clarendon Hills. Cherished daughter of the late Fred & Ella Koeka. Dear step-daughter of Rudolph Matejka. Beloved wife of Joseph B. Loving mother of Joseph M. (Colleen) Petrik and Marie (Paul) Knippen. Devoted grandmother of Nicole Pellegrino, Matthew (Tyler) Pellegrino and Anthony Pellegrino. Dear great-grandmother of Kristopher Pellegrino. Fond sister of Marjorie (late John) Coari, the late Fred Koeka, Judith (Ray) Thomas and the late Raymond Matejka. Dear aunt of many. Visitation 3 to 8pm Monday, Dec. 21 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside, where Service will be held at 10:30am Tuesday, Dec. 22. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Hinsdale Humane Society appreciated. Funeral home phone 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
We were saddened to learn of Ruth’s passing and offer our sincere condolences.
The sadness of losing another member of our tiny family can not be expressed . My sincere condolences go out to the Petrik children and to my Uncle Joe, and to her sisters and family she left behind. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers as this day progresses. I love you my Aunt Ruth, I loved your stamina for giving it your all, for holding steadfast to what you believed in, and for tending to your family; as a the dutiful wife and mother that you were. I can’t believe I will never see your sweet face again! I am truly sorry for our loss of you. I will hold you, and our last visit, and our last hugs and kisses, in my thoughts forever. R.I.P Dear Aunt Ruth.
Very sad to hear of Ruth’s passing. Sincere condolences to my cousin Joe and his grieving family.