Ruth I. Young

Ruth I. Young obituary, Bensenville, IL

Ruth I. Young

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Mar

29

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Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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30

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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Ruth Young Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home on Mar. 27, 2026.
Ruth I. Young, passed away March 25, 2026 in Bensenville, Illinois, with family by her side. She was born June 21, 1932 in Chicago, to the late Phillip and Mildred Gunderman.

Beloved wife of the late Albert C. Young; Loving mother to Steven Young, Karen (the late Ron) Adams, Penny (the late John) Concannon and Doris Young; Cherished Gramma of Shaye, Summer, Tiffany, Nichole, Gina, Hollie, Valerie and Linda; great-grandmother of 13; and dear sister of the late Rita Mirante and Chuck Gunderman.

A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home, 435 North York Street, Elmhurst. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026 at the funeral home. Interment at Fairview Memorial Park, Northlake.

For additional information, (630) 834 -1133.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

29

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

30

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

435 North York Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Services provided by

Pedersen Ryberg Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.