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Ruth Mahay Obituary
Ruth M. Mahay, 73, of Machesney Park formerly of Chicago passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. Born to Ruth A. and Edward J. Mahay of Chicago. Ruth enjoyed playing bingo and won medals in the Special Olympics. She also volunteered at the Harlem Community Center and was an ambassador at Heritage Woods.
Survivors include brother, Ronald Mahay; sister, Patricia (Eugene) Grochowski; 9 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; 3 great great nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Lee Mahay. Predeceased by parents; grandparents; and brother, Edward "Sonny" Mahay.
Memorial services to be held at a later date. Honquest Family Funeral Home with Crematory – Mulford Chapel was honored to have assisted the family. To share a memory or condolence please visit www.honquestfh.com
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Shannon Webster
April 1, 2021
My daughter and I were just talking about how much we miss Ruth, I can’t believe it’s almost been a year. Thinking of all her loved ones during this time and sending love! Miss you Ruthie!
Cindy Stepek-Petersen
May 2, 2020
So very sorry for your loss, Patsy and Ronnie, and your families. Ruthie was a sweet person and I will always remember her fondly.
Tonya Mund
April 10, 2020
Awh so sad what a lovely little lady my thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends!
God's Peace
Shannon Webster
April 8, 2020
Dear Pat and Family,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We are very thankful to have shared so many memories with Ruth over the past several years and we will miss her dearly. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please reach out if we can do anything or help in anyway - With Love, Shannon and Morgan Webster
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