Ruby-Duke-Obituary

Ruby Duke

Rockford

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Ruby Duke passed away. The obituary was featured in Rockford Register Star on January 16, 2008.

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My name is Alicia and I was one of the nurses that took care of Ruby. How do I describe her, She was an assume lady, I remember the 1st day I meet her when she came to Willows On Main, After she warmed up to me we became good friends, No corrections she was more to me than a good friend, she became family to me she would even call me Mom I didn't understand that at 1st, so one day I asked her why she called me that and she said because you take such good care of me. I loved Ruby. She was...

I am one of the granddaughters & would like to thank all of you who took care of my grandmother in her final days. She didn't want to leave us. She fought until the end. She was an amazing women, a strong, independent, & giving person. My only regret is that I didn't use my time wisely over the years when I spent my visits with her. I could of learned so much from her. However, I know she is now looking down from heaven & will be guiding me through the rest of my life. I also know...

Dear Margie & Dick,
My deepest sympathy at your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanna

I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family. Having lived now in Virginia for nearly 40 years, I didn't get the opportunity to see Aunt Ruby very much but she lived a good long life - she was a firecracker as I recall. Take comfort in knowing that she is resting peacefully now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.