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Ruth Martin Obituary

Ruth Starshak Martin

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 25, 2021.

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Stacey Schulte

August 3, 2021

My sincere sympathy during this difficult time.

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Mary Una Stephens-Hardy

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Úna Stephens-Hardy

July 30, 2021

With my deepest sympathy to Patty, Dee and the Martin and Starshak families. Rest in peace Dear Ruth.

Trudi Rose

July 28, 2021

My sympathy and prayers to you Patty and Dee.

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Mary Jones

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Mary S. Butler + Dave Tainer

July 26, 2021

Patty, thinking of you and your family as you mourn the loss of your beloved mom. May the memories of all the good times you shared together bring you comfort. xoxo, Mary + Dave

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Allyn and Cliff Dukes

July 26, 2021

We send our condolences and love to you as you grieve the loss of your mother and beautiful servant leader in this world. She surely has left a legacy of good works and love.

Jim Lithas

July 26, 2021

Patti, So Sorry for your Loss.
May her memory be eternal .

Anna Lipka

July 25, 2021

Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Your mother. It was a pleasure to know Ruth, I will treasure memories of her

The Gibbons Family

July 23, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Sr. Rosemary & the Residents of Misericordia Home

July 23, 2021

Our sympathy and special prayers for Ruth and all her family and friends.

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Memorial Events
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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst

134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Jul

30

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

134 Arthur Street, Elmhurst, IL

Jul

30

Interment

Saint Alphonsus Catholic Cemetery

Lemont, IL

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134 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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