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Christine M. Scruggs

Arlington Heights, Illinois

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Christine M. Scruggs, age 88, of Glen Ellyn since 1952, passed away August 28, 2009 at St. Patricks Residence in Naperville. Christine was born March 28, 1921 The Bronx, NY. She was a Home Maker. Christine was a member of St. Petronille Catholic Church, Glen Ellyn, IL since 1952. She attended...

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We had a ball with the Scruggs family on our "dead end" street on Montclair Av. It was the perfect street to grow up on...catching fireflies in our jammies in the back yard at night, great Halloweens with homemade taffy apples, sledding down the Scruggs hill!
I'll always remember Mrs. Scruggs' beautiful smile, red lipstick, the cross she wore around her neck, her New York accent and her love of Ethyl Merman!
Our family loved your family..we had so much fun! Mrs. Scruggs...

Sincere sympathy to your family during this difficult time.May your family find some comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4 and Numbers 23;19.May God continue to comfort your family.Jarie

Christine was a great gift to the people of St. Petronille and prayed fervently for the priests who served the people there. She reminded me more than once that she was praying for me and the work that God would have me do in serving the needs of His people. She was truly a holy woman who was rooted in Christ and manifested His goodness for all to see.

Father Tom Sularz

I have fond memories of growing up on Montclair Ave and visiting your home often. Your mother was always so friendly to me and I still remember her New York accent.

For some reason, I still remember her liking the TV show "Barney Miller," and loving her New York accent when she said Baaarney's name!

One special memory I have is sledding down that "mountain" next to your house in winter. Ginnie created a great toboggan run there and we had such a great time as...

We are so sorry to learn this news. Christine was such a sweet, sweet lady. We remember her fondly. May she rest in peace, and may her immediate family be comforted by the consolation of God and the warm kindness of friends, including members of Scruggs Family Association.

Mary Beth Scruggs Rephlo