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Rudolph Frank Stefancich, a Korean War veteran aged 95 and former resident of the Southwest Side of Chicago, passed away. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Ackerman) and loving father of Bruce (Sandy) and the late Kenneth (Dr. Sandee Swantek) Stefancich. Rudolph was the devoted grandfather of Cheryl (Chris) Hutchensen, Monica (David) Sayer, Melissa (Greg) Pettit, Jonathan (Kelly) Gonzalez, Marissa Stefancich, and Rima Stefancich. He was the great-grandfather of Dylan, Evan, Paxton, Abigail, Johnny, and Ezra. Rudolph was the cherished son of the late Thomas and Frances Stefancich and dear brother of the late Thomas 'Steve' (the late Sylvia) Stefancich.

Visitation for Rudolph will be on Thursday, March 6, 2025, starting at 8am until the time of the Chapel Service at 9am at Richard J Modell Funeral Home & Cremation Services, located at 12641 W. 143rd Street, Homer Glen, 60491. Interment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Rudolph was a member of Lodge #32 C.F.U., International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local #830, and Post #0825 A.L. Donations to D.A.V. in memory of Rudolph are greatly appreciated.

For more information, please contact 708-301-3595 or visit rjmodellfh.com.

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