Ruth E. Adams

1924 - 2010

Ruth E. Adams obituary, 1924-2010, Zion, IL

BORN

1924

DIED

2010

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Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd

Gurnee, Illinois

Ruth Adams Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 16, 2010.

Ruth E. Adams, 86, passed away November 15, 2010 at Vista East. She was born August 31, 1924 in Chicago, IL. Ruth was a member of St. Patrick's Church. She was past president of Lake County Council for seniors and retired from Eagle Foods. Ruth is survived by three daughters; Barbara Walker, Linda (John) Schueneman and Jackie (Gary Pierre) Prues; grandchildren, Shane (Meredith) Schueneman, Matthew Schueneman, Mark Walker, Geoff (Lisa) Christophersen, Kelly (Brandon) Shilts; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Margaret Bradtke; sister, Grace Wirtz and son-in-law, John Walker.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 5 to 8pm at Marsh Funeral Home. Funeral mass on Friday, November 19th at 9:30am at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in the Historic Old Church 15000 Wadsworth Rd., Wadsworth, IL. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312 or Save-A-Pet, 31664 N. Fairfield Rd. Grayslake, IL 60030

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November 23, 2010

Jackie, Geoff & Kelly: Sorry that we were unable to be with you. Mom & Grandma will be deeply missed.
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November 18, 2010

Tom and Robin Kessell

Our sympathies are with you and all of your family on the loss of your mom.

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