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Ruth Summer Obituary
Ruth was united in marriage on June 22, 1952 in Aurora, IL, to Mr. Charles Summer, and they spent the next 54 happy years of their lives together. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt who will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Ruth loved nothing more than taking care of her family and home. She enjoyed several hobbies that included crossword puzzles, and was also an avid bowler. Ruth was for many years a volunteer for the Easter Seal Telethon. She especially enjoyed her memories of the wonderful time she spent on Anna Maria Island in Florida.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Charles Summer of Aurora, IL; her children, Shari (Dan) Baum of Sugar Grove, IL, Kathy (Joe) Miranda of Oswego, IL, Patti (Tom) Churchill of Sandwich, IL, Mike (Nancy) Summer of Hinckley, IL, Dave (Marci) Summer of Big Rock, IL, Angie Summer of Arkdale, WI, and a special daughter, Lindell (Brad) Carlson of North Aurora, IL; her grandchildren, Joe (Gina) Miranda, Megan (Rob) Mileham, Denise Baum, Kristi Miranda, Abbie and Chad Summer, Trevor Tuttle, Olivia and Elizabeth Summer, Nick and Vinny Rose, Cory Ripperger and Tim Churchill; her great grandchildren, Emily and JoJo Miranda and Ethan and Kendall Mileham; her brother, James Dryden of Indiana; her sister, Jeanne (Steve) Vincent of Florida; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gardner Magill and Ruth Magill Dryden; and her brother, John Magill.
Funeral Services will be held at 12 PM on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 410 E. Countryside Pkwy., Yorkville, IL.
Friends may visit from 2 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at the Larson-Nelson Funeral Home in Yorkville, IL. Interment will be private.
A special thank you to Dr. Peterson, Dr. Doud and the 3rd floor Nursing Staff at Provena Mercy Center in Aurora, IL.
Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, 630-553-7611.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruth Summer
Kathy Miranda
November 29, 2007
Mom,
I'm sending a note to heaven to wish you Happy 75th Birthday! It has been 7 months and the pain and sorrow of loosing you is still so real. I miss you so much that words can not express but know that you are in a better place with no suffering.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!
I LOVE YOU
Kathy
Cindy (Grass) and Lee Romine
April 20, 2007
Shari, Cathy, Patti, Mike, Dave and Angie,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. I regret that we could not attend the funeral because we had just left for vacation. She was a wonderful lady, the Godmother of my daughter, and was always very supportive of me and my family in good times and in toubled times. The 60's back in the "old neighbohood" are memories that I will always cherish. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Karen Jozwiak
April 18, 2007
Patti
I am so sorry about yours and your familys loss. Hold onto your memories this will help you through this.
Love Karen
Steve Grass & Family
April 17, 2007
We are truly sorry for your loss. Ruth was a great lady! God bless you all.
cathy schirmer
April 17, 2007
Patti,
I am so sory for your families loss. My prayers are with you.
Cathy & Gene Schirmer
Pam moga
April 17, 2007
Emil & Pam Moga
Our prayers are with you at this time
cardiology dreyer
April 17, 2007
We are sorry about your loss, you and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Cardiology Reception
Karen Mowinski
April 17, 2007
Denise-
I am so sorry to hear about you Grandmother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts. Sincerely, Karen
Sarah (Clayton) Stewart
April 17, 2007
I am so sorry to read about your grandma/mom. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Take Care.
Sarah, Brandon, Logan, & Alivia Stewart
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