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Ruth Sloan Obituary

Ruth M. Sloan, nee Duggan, age 91, beloved wife of the late Forrest A. Sloan, Sr. Loving mother of Stephanie (Joseph) DeSantis, Patricia (Donald) Macaulay, Forrest A. "Butch" Jr., and Richard (Diane). Dear grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 23 and great great grandmother of 1. Visitation Wednesday 3 - 9 pm. Funeral Thursday 9:15 am from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park to St. Julie Billiart Church. Mass 10:00 am. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Jul. 31, 2006.

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Karen Winblad

August 3, 2006

Stephanie and Joe...My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. Your mom is in a much better place. May you find comfort in that.

Linda Tomlinson-Brazinsky

August 3, 2006

Dear Ruth,

I just wanted to add a small tribute to you, to me your where the perfect lady, always so proper.

Some of the best memories I have of my younger years are with you and Gramp, memories I have and will continue to carry with me.

You will be missed deaply by the family, may you rest in peace now.

Love Your extended grand daughter Linda

Luisa Sloan-Lopez

August 1, 2006

My dear Granny:



Words cannot express how much I miss you.



You were an angel here on Earth and you are now an angel in heaven. Heaven is now truley extra blessed.



You were always a remarkeable woman, an excellent example and a loving and caring person.



I will hold you in my heart forever and ever.



I love you Granny and I will miss you.

The Staff of Colonial Chapel, Ltd.

July 31, 2006

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