Carol R. Rugis, nee Hering, 73 years, passed away October 22, 2009. Retired Cook County deputy sheriff. Beloved wife of the late Harry Rugis. Loving mother of Steve Rugis, Laura Downs and Craig (Tami) Rugis. Cherished grandmother of Brandon Downs. Dear sister of Jean Benjamin, Albert Hering, Frank (Sharon) Hering and John (late Kathy) Hering. Carol was a former clerk of Bloom Township and Former Bloom Township Democratic Committee Women. Resting at the new Hirsch West End Funeral Home, 3501 W. Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Matteson, IL, where friends may call on Sunday, October 25, 2009 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, October 26, 9 a.m. at chapel, to Infant Jesus of Prague Church, 1131 Douglas Ave., Flossmoor, IL. 60422. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Rev. Michael Nacius Officiating. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood, IL Service Information A service summary is not available