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Ruth Sorensen Obituary

Ruth Ella Sorensen, nee Hansen, 91, of The Danish Home and formerly of Elmwood Park and Vijle, Denmark, passed away December 7, 2005. Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Shirley (Phillip) Adams; dearest grandmother of Deborah (Robert) Brainer, Edward (Cynthia) and Daniel Adams; great-grandmother of Julie (James Kane), Kristin, Joseph and Ronald Brainer; great-great-grandmother of Arianna; cherished sister of Henny (the late Walter) Kronvold and the late Peter Mikkelsen; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 2 p.m. at The Danish Home, 5656 N. Newcastle, Chicago, IL 60631. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Danish Home. Arrangements Entrusted to the Olson Burke/Sullivan Funeral and Cremation Center. Info, 773-774-3333.

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Dec. 11, 2005.

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Rita Pomerance

December 12, 2005

I wonder if this is the Ruth Sorensen who was a kindergarten teacher @ Gray School. She was a wonderful woman who did so much for so many. My sympathies to the family.

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