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Ruth Hendley Obituary
Milwaukee - (Nee Duke) Born to Eternal Life on June 26, 2021, age 80. Ruth was born in Glasgow, Scotland. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael B. Hendley, her mother, Mary Duke and her sisters Margaret Kelly, Grace Satterfield, Robertha Dick. Ruth is survived by her brother-in-law, Brian (Margaret) Hendly, her nephews, Gerald Kelly, Robert Bell, Nathan and Matthew (Michelle) Hendley and her niece, Alicia (Joel) Hendly. She is also survived by her dearest friends, Nancy and Drew French and Abigale Vogt, as well as other caring relatives and friend both here and abroad.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday June 30, from 10:00 AM until the time of Funeral Service at 12:00 Noon at WISCONSIN MEMORIAL PARK FAMILY CENTER-WEST/NORTH CHAPEL, 12875 W Capitol Dr., Brookfield. Interment to follow.
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Gerald Kelly
June 25, 2024
Lovely memories of a lovely aunt. God bless always aunt Ruth. X
Gerald Kelly
June 27, 2023
God bless Aunt Ruth everyday i am thinking of you, love always Gerald
Gerald Kelly
June 22, 2022
God bless Aunt Ruth, you are always in my thoughts miss our chats. Love always Gerald
Melissa sirovina
September 19, 2021
I am so sorry that we lost contact after mom and I moved and Aunt Margaret passed away. You were loved by us all. It saddens me I found out to late to say a proper good bye. I know Aunt Margaret and Gramma were probably waiting for you, shopping bags in hand. 7 years exactly that we said see you later to Aunt Margaret.
David Brannan
August 3, 2021
Ruth, you added so much character to our neighborhood! And you were part of my inspiration to join the Burns Club and take on the insane task of editing its newsletter for four years. I will miss seeing you at the Scottish events. You were one of a kind, and I mourn your loss -- but I also rejoice at having known you. The world has lost a bit of brightness, but I think I see a new star in the sky.
Robbie Woodhouse
June 30, 2021
Hi Auntie sorry to hear that you have. You are now with your big sisters and Uncle Mike. Xxx
Nate Hendley
June 29, 2021
Love you "Wee Auntie" and will miss your warmth, love, and brassy sense of humour. You made me laugh when growing up and listened to me when I was older and wasn't sure about some things (school, work). May you be reunited with your wonderful husband (Michael Hendley, aka "Uncle Mix") and be doing the Highland Fling to your heart's content!
love, Nathan Hendley
Jody Henderson Sykes
June 29, 2021
The Burns Banquet will never be the same for me. Since I was a child, I always looked forward to seeing Ruthie at the banquet. I will miss her sassy sense of humor.
Annemarie Kelly
June 29, 2021
Aunty Ruth, we will miss you so much. You have given us so many memories from when we were very young and you would come visit us from "Yankee Land". RIP, now you are back in the arms of your loving husband Uncle Mike. "LOVE YA HONEY" XX
Robert Bell
June 29, 2021
A prayer, a flower, a candle and sad tears of pain for you Ruth, a lady with a great sence of humour.
Nephew Gerald Kelly Scotland
June 29, 2021
Love you Aunt Ruth always have from a youngster to an adult beautiful sharing time with you our calls where meaningful and deep concerning nothing and everything but laughter always took over. God bless aunt Ruth dance with your husband Mike again have great fun with your mum and sisters again and hug my dad for me xx short as# that you both where. Xx Gerald
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