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Ruth Matthias Obituary

Ruth Ann Matthias (nee Steiber) age 75 longtime resident of Crete, Illinois passed away on June 27, 2018. Beloved wife to Dennis; loving mother to Jeffrey (Beth) Matthias, Steven (Stacy) Matthias and Pamelyn (Scott) Meldeau. Cherished grandmother to Ryan, Erin, Jack, Nicholas, Austin and Sarah. Dear sister to the late Fred (Karen) Steiber. Fond aunt to many nieces and nephews. Ruth is a member of Thursday Night Bunco and a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Lying in state on Saturday, June 30 from 9:00AM until the time of service at 12 Noon at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1393 Elizabeth Street, Crete, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Crete Funeral Home, 1182 Main Street, Crete, Illinois. Info: (708) 672-7600. Cretefuneralhome.com

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Published by SouthtownStar on Jun. 29, 2018.

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Joyce Stone Markham

July 23, 2018

With Warmest Memories of Ruthie!
Also with Lois Roth, Judy Hub and Mary Minette Voland at Crete- Monee High School.
Loved your blonde hair and quick smile!
Deepest Sympathy, Joyce Stone Markham

Harry & Bev Welsh

July 13, 2018

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Memorial Events
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Jun

30

Lying in State

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

1393 Elizabeth Street, Crete, IL

Jun

30

Service

12:00 p.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

IL

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Crete Funeral Home

1182 Main St, Crete, IL 60417

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