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Eleanor Meyer Obituary

ELEANOR D. MEYER (NEE SKIBINSKI) SCHERERVILLE, IN Eleanor D. Meyer, age 88, of Schererville, IN formerly of South Holland, IL passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Henry W. Meyer. Loving mother of Cindy (Garry) Ruvoli, Patty (Lou) Szarneczky, and Pam Meyer. Cherished Mega of Christina(Peter) Brands, Katie(Adam) Taylor, Garry Ruvoli, and Frank Ruvoli. Dear sister of the late Eugene(late Genevieve) Skibbins, the late Harry(Dolores) Skibbins, and Isabelle(Donald) Bullington. Visitation, Thursday, April 16, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Smits, DeYoung- Vroegh Funeral Home,649 E. 162nd St.(Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Mass, Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Ghost Catholic Church ,700 E. 170th St. South Holland, IL. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society. For further information please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at: www.SMITSFH.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Apr. 14, 2015.

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Kass Cooper

April 18, 2015

Pam... I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Call or come over any time. If there is anything you need or I can do, please ask! I can't imagine the loss you must be feeling.

Lisa

April 17, 2015

I was so lucky to have you not only my Auntie but my other Mom !
You have always been there for me ~ I love our talks which I will cherish forever ❤You will always be in my heart ❤
I love you and Thank you
Auntie Ellie
Xo

Gretchen Whittet

April 14, 2015

Auntie Pam- I'm so sorry for the loss of Mega. Of the few stories you told me, she must have been an amazing woman. I will keep you both in my thoughts.

Paula Kraus

April 14, 2015

Dear Pam.....Praying for you and your family during these hard times. May your memories give you strength.

April 14, 2015

Pam....I was so sorry to hear about your mom. Please accept my
deepest sympathies. If there is anything I can do, please don't
hesitate to ask. Prayers for you and your family.

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649 E. 162nd St., South Holland, IL 60473

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