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Ruby Maher Obituary

Ruby C. Maher

Shenandoah

Passed away on Friday, February 17, 2012 at her home. Survived by her husband, Tom Maher of Shenandoah; children, Trent Maher, Ankeny, Sheila Hahn (Myron) of Nebraska City, Ne, Patrick Maher (Megan) of West Des Moines; Memorial services held 2 p.m., Monday, February 20 at Kirsch Funeral Chapel in Shenandoah. Private burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held Monday afternoon from 1 to 2 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Iowa Hospice, St. Mary's Catholic Church, or Relay For Life.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by the Des Moines Register on Feb. 21, 2012.

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Dorothy Edwards

February 28, 2012

Danny and I think of all of you each day. I can only say that we are thankful that Ruby's suffering is over - and hope that all the wonderful memories that you all have had through the years will provide you all with comfort.

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