Mildred B. Rutz, 86 of Munster, IN passed away on Friday, December 4, 2009. She is survived her daughter: Beverly Emmons; son: Timothy (Karen) Rutz; 7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; preceded in death by her husband: Harold “Bud” Rutz; parents: Lucille and Noah Berger. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Mildred loved golf and tennis. She was an artist, volunteer and former Girl Scout Leader.She lived for many years in Cherokee Village, Arkansas where she still has many dear friends; every year she followed the M Company 395th Division reunion which her husband served with during World War II. She was a former resident of Hartsfield Village in Munster and Autumn Leaves in Orland Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to a charity of your choice in her memory would be appreciated.