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Ruth C. Chapa

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Chapa, Ruth C. (Nee Proeber) Found peace on Saturday, July 29, 2017, age 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Steven G. Chapa. Loving mother of Vickie Chapa. Steven W. (Toni) and Roy (Tracey) Chapa. Dear Grandma of Raul, Steven, Dawn (Todd), Jeff, Jerry, Tina and Jennifer. Also survived by great and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Ruth was a retiree of Florence Eiseman Clothing and worked at Jack Winters Clothing. She loved gardening and going for long walks. Visitation on Thursday, August 3, 2017, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. Private inurnment Forest Hill Memorial Park.

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Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes - South Suburban Chapel

6080 South 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221

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