Ralph H. Gutmann

Ralph Gutmann

Ralph H. Gutmann, age 83, of LaGrange Park, formerly of Mulberry, Fl.  Beloved husband of Anna Gutmann, nee Ruff; loving father of Kim (Mike) Kurtz and Kathy (Rick) Owen; step father of Christina (Randy) Josefik, Trudy (Mike) Fitzek, Ernie (Carol) Pracher, Gunther (Jessica) Pracher; grandfather of Kylie Kurtz, Steve Kurtz, Cam Kurtz, Rhiann Owen, Ricky Owen, Nicole Josefik, Michael Josefik, Joey Pracher and Juliet Pracher.

Ralph was known for his master craft at woodcarving, cooking and never being late for his tee time.  He loved old cars and was a “true blue” Cubs Fan.  Decades of love for music, Past President of the Barber Shop Club; and longtime singer in the Austrian Chorus where he met his wife Anna.

Due to the current Covid Conditions Services and Interment Private.

The Celebration of Life has been cancelled.

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com

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  1. Gunter & Jessica condolence:

    Ralph was a very special, caring person. He was loved by many. Because he let everyone else have the spotlight most people don’t realize that he had a great sense of humor and was a fantastic story teller. He loved his family and friends and will be missed by many in Florida to Chicago and beyond.


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