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Barbara Ruby Obituary

Barbara Ruby, beloved daughter of the late Charles W. Ruby, Peggy L. nee O'Neil; loving sister of Dr. Jack (Carolyn) Ruby; cherished auntie of Dr. Brian (Pam), Brett (Wendy), Blain, Jaime (Scott), Laura (Robert), and the late Michael Ruby; dear great auntie to Max, Nicholas, Alexis, Kyleigh, Christian, Caleb, Michael, Juliet, Jack and Quinn. Started her 40 year career in 1972 at Palos Hospital as the Blood Bank Supervisor with renowned certifications MT BB ASCP and member of the AABB (American Association of Blood Bank). Visitation Monday, December 12, from 3-8pm at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home (4727 West 103rd Oak Lawn) Prayer services Tuesday December 13 at 10:30am at Blake-Lamb. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Sacred Heart Church at 11:30am (8245 W 111 St. Palos Hills) Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (6001 W 111th St Alsip). In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer's Association appreciated (act.alz.org).

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 11, 2022.

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Jessica

December 12, 2022

Thinking of you and your family

Judy Brach

December 12, 2022

My deepest sympathy on your loss. I don't know if you remember me, but my Aunt Pat and Uncle Tony, Ladd and Phyllis, lived next door to your parents, and we saw you many times. Barb went to Maria one year ahead of me, and my sister, MaryLou dated you, Jack, during high school. My parents, Lil and John Hovezak, died several years ago. I remember Barb as always smiling! A really nice person, who I saw often at Maria High. I remember going to football games at St. Rita High, where she was a "Rita-nette". She was so good! I also met with her at Palos, when I stopped in to say hello. I have fond memories of Barb, and of your parents, Peggy and Chuck. My best to you and your family! Judy (Hovezak) Brach

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Memorial Events
for Barbara Ruby

Dec

12

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Dec

13

Prayer Service

10:30 a.m.

Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Dec

13

Mass of Christian Burial

11:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Church

8245 W 111 St., Palos Hills, IL

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Blake Lamb Funeral Home - Oak Lawn

4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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