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Doris Kruse Obituary

Doris M. Kruse, nee Ryan, 72, of Huntley, at rest October 25, 2005. Doris was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. ''Charlie''; loving mother to Susan Kruse, Linda (Gordon) Lang and Kevin Kruse; proud grandmother of Courtney and Antje Lang and Kailee Kruse. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene Ryan; dear sister of Richard (Pauline) Ryan and Jerry (Janet) Ryan. Doris had been a long time employee of Illinois Bell both as a telephone operator and as a draftsperson. Memorial Services 11 a.m., Saturday, October 29 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home, 11603 E. Main St., Huntley. Private burial will be in the Huntley Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Joanie Ryan Memorial Fund, c/o Assumption Church, 5434 S. 22nd St., Omaha, NB 68107. Information 847-669-5111.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Oct. 27, 2005.

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Judy Novak

November 3, 2005

Jerry Ryan and Family,

You have my sincere condolences on the loss of Doris. Though I did not know her personally, from what I know of your family, she must of been a terrific person. God bless you all, Judy

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