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In Loving Memory of

Milton Ruchim

December 11th, 2024

Obituary

Milton Ruchim, 95, beloved husband and best friend of Marilyn nee Cohen for 73 wonderful years; loving father to Michael (Janet) Ruchim, M.D., Mark Ruchim and Mitchell (Cindi) Ruchim; cherished Papa of Arik and Naomi Ruchim, Field and Jenny Stern, Jason and Marissa Ruchim, Heather Ruchim, Adam Ruchim and Laura Ferguson, Kyle Ruchim and Andrea Filler, Drew Ruchim and Elle Ruchim. Proud great-grandfather to Coral, Ryder, Summer, Jackson, Max, Mila, Miles, Bella and Brody; treasured friend of many.


Milton was born and raised in Chicago. He was an Army veteran, an avid Chicago sports fan and worked in the liquor business for many years. An ardent traveler who loved his family more than anything and instilled great life values to all of his children. He will be deeply missed by everyone.


In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northwestern Memorial Foundation, PO Box 734985, Chicago, Illinois 60673-4985. Please make checks payable to “Northwestern Memorial Foundation” and include Milton Ruchim in the memo line. Donations can also be made online @ nm.org/MiltonRuchim or over the phone at (833)443-8663. Your gift will support the Digestive Health Institute at Northwestern Medicine.

Private service, please attend via LiveStream, Sunday 10 AM. For a link to view the LiveStream or to leave condolences: Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, www.shalomemorial.org or (847) 255-3520.

Memorial Events

Private Service-Live Stream Access

Date & Time Sunday 12/15/2024 at 10:00 AM

Interment

Address Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand Road
Arlington Heights

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