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Ruth Timmerman Obituary

Ruth Marie Timmerman Memorial visitation for Ruth Marie Timmerman will be from 1 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3 p.m. Saturday, at the Countryside Funeral Home and Crematory, 1640 Greenmeadows Blvd. (at Barrington Road) Streamwood/Schaumburg. Ruth was born Nov. 25, 1932, to Pauline (nee Spencer) and Warren Harden in LeRoy, Minn. Ruth was a resident of Streamwood for nearly 50 years. She was retired from Motorola and enjoyed crafting, garage sailing, sewing and reading. She is survived by her son, John Timmerman of Kingston; daughters, Jan Stokes (George) of Streamwood, Judy Spence (Bill) of Carpentersville and Joy Timmerman of Toledo, Ohio; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bev (Butch) Fritcher of Lime Springs, Iowa; brother, Vern (Ellen) Harden of Blue Springs, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Warren; mother, Pauline; sister, Wanda; brother, Mont; and her beloved dog, Oreo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312. For information 630/847-289-8054.

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Published by Daily Herald from May 8 to May 9, 2008.

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Kathryn Lutz and family

May 8, 2008

We are so very sorry. I will always remember her fine sense of humor. On my last visit with her she gave me a table runner that I will always cherish. Lordy, could she sew! Peace be with you and know our thoughts are with you also.

Laura Frey & Family

May 8, 2008

I am so sorry. She will really be missed.

Brenda Joens

May 8, 2008

Dear family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Ruth. She will greatly be missed. She truly had a heart and soul of gold which will live in our hearts forever. Our sympathies. Love, The Joenses~ Daryl, Brenda, Bailey, Jenna & Jackson

Rachel Harden Bukacek

May 8, 2008

I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Ruth, my thoughts are with you

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