Elmwood Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Visitation Information

Stefica Rukavina

Passed away on October 7, 2025

Stefica Rukavina, (nee Ozvald) age 89, late of Hegewisch passed away on October 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Nick Rukavina. Loving mother of late Catherine (Alan) Wright. Devoted grandmother of Madeline Wright and Ethan Wright. Stefica is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Chicago, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Canada and Croatia.  

Memorial Mass on Thursday, October 16, 2025, DIRECTLY at Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church 2864 East 96th Street Chicago, IL 60617 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery 87th & Hamlin Evergreen Park, IL 60805 at 12:30 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Elmwood Chapel Chicago, IL. 773-731-2749. www.elmwoodchapel.com. 

Funeral Mass:
Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church
2864 East 96th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 10:30 am

Interment:
St. Mary Cemetery
87th St. & S. Hamlin Ave.
Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805

Visitation Location

Sacred Heart Croatian Catholic Church
2864 East 96th Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617

Condolences
"God bless you Stephanie, thank you for being such a great neighbor on Mackinaw Avenue through out the years. We always enjoy talking to you and Nick and seeing your smile and have many happy memories throughout the years. Rest in peace. Condolences to the entire family. Carl&Cyd "
- Carl Ostrowski
October 7, 2025 9:52 pm
Candles Lit