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Ruth Kwiatkowski Obituary

KWIATKOWSKI Ruth Margaret Ruth Margaret Kwiatkowski, 78 years, of Toledo and formerly of Lambertville, MI, died Thursday, August 21, 2008, in her home. She had worked at Michigan Molded Acoustics for 6 years, Foodtown and the Pharm and 5 years at Francis Foods in Temperance. The daughter of Willard and Henrietta (O'Neil) Coakley, she was born April 8, 1930, in Toledo. August 16, 1952, she married Robert Kwiatkowski. He preceded her in death December 1, 1981. She was a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church. Ruth was a loving mother and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. She is survived by her loving children, Robert (Kathy) Kwiatkowski Jr., Richard (Christine) Kwiatkowski, Russell Kwiatkowski, Roger (Becky) Kwiatkowski, Christine (Rev. Harold) Pickard, Vicki (Robert) Cousino, Cheryl (Reese) Thomas, Becky (Robert) Cravens, Tami (Mike) Nelson; 41 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Bradish, brother, Edward Coakley; sisters, Joan Kretin, and Carrie Wilson. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 till 8 p.m. in the Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Ave., Temperance, MI, where funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. by her pastor, the Rev. Perry L. Teets with interment in Lambertville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be shared at: www.bedfordfuneralchapel.com

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Published by The Blade from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2008.

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Jason Bradish

August 31, 2008

I'll miss you grandma, I'm sorry I never made it to Toledo to see you.

Janet Garverick Davis

August 25, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother! It has been years since we where neighbors on Summerfield Rd. The entire Garverick sends our sympathy. You are all in our thoughts.

Catherine, Giovanna, Camella, & Domenic (Betley) Fotino

August 25, 2008

Rick & family,
My family's sympathies are extended over the many miles and strands of decades. God bless.

Mary Ann Stucker

August 25, 2008

Truly sorry to hear about your mom. Our deepest sympathies to all. She will be missed but she will also live on in your memories and ours. Sorry we couldn't be there. Your cousins,
Mary Ann and Linda Stucker and Sandy Stucker Adams (Walt and Mary Jo's girls)

Bobbie Teets

August 25, 2008

May you know the comfort that only God can give at this time. I have many happy memories of the time that Ruth and I had on our senior trip . I know she will be missed, but I also know she is in a far better place with our Lord and Saviour.

Ezaine Faulkner

August 24, 2008

My condolences to Tammy and Family, sorry for the lost of your mother, our prayers are with you and the family. Ezaine, Jake, and Ashley

Tim Reading

August 24, 2008

My prayers are with all of you. I have many fond memories of Aunt Ruth especially her home made bread. I am so glad I got to visit with her this past June.

Barb Keller

August 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Valerie (Becki) DiMasso

August 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

donna griffith

August 24, 2008

I can imagine that you all have a lot of wonderful memories.
Keep making good ones as the family gathers back to remember together.
Will be praying for you guys-I know
she will be missed.
Donna Griffith

Debbie Webster

August 23, 2008

Our deepest thoughts and prayers will be for Chris & Harry at this time of their loss. I will remember your mother with great affection and cherish the presious time we spent together on our senoir trip to Tennesee. In HIS Love always, Kerry & Debbie

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