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Ronald Claus Obituary

Claus, Ronald C. age 48, late of Dolton, IL, passed away suddenly February 1, 2006, at the University of Chicago Hospital, loving brother of Rick (Judy) Claus and Richard Claus of California. Beloved friend of Teresa Gertzen and her children, Katrina, Jeremy and Michael, fond nephew of Louis (Jan) Meneghin, Pearl (George) Klein and the late Christ (Evelyn) Meneghin, devoted son of the late Dick and Rose (nee Meneghin) Claus, cherished cousin and friend of many, especially Paul Osipavicius and Jim Holicky. Visitation Monday, 2 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 15801 S. Cottage Grove Ave., four blks. North of 162nd St. (Rte. 6), Dolton/South Holland. Interment Oakland Memory Lanes Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind, 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL, 60608. 708-841-2300 or 708-460-2300

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 5, 2006.
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My Dearest Ronnie~
I can't believe it's been almost 1 year since we lost you, it's been a long, rough road for all of us. We miss you so much, even now, and hope you are now at peace.
I miss the great times we had together. I miss the little things you did that were only you, like innocently grabbing at us, and I mean the girls, playing like you didn't know what you were doing. There were many times that I just felt you could see us and what we were doing and you would just pretend you didn't and play along.
I think back on all of our time together and realize now how much you had done for me and the kids, not to mention the things you did for my sisters too. You were there for me when Joe was sick and when he passed on. You gave me the strength to speak out at his service to the family he left behind. I just wanted to be left alone, but you helped me face it and go on. When I shattered my wrist, you helped me do things I couldn't do by myself, helped me make it to all my therapy appointments, on time. I just still wish to this day that I could have helped you back in the same way.
I am glad you became a part of our family and there you will always stay, in our hearts. We all miss you so much, your voice, your holding onto one of us to guide you and just being around you. I will never, ever forget when we went to Great America and you pushed me in a wheelchair after my knee surgery. What a hilarious site~a blind man pushing a disabled woman into poles, dodging people left and right, sliding down ramps and slopes in the walkway. After that day, we always would rent the electric scooter and you would hold onto me. We had so much fun, remember the water ride? You got out of the boat ok, but I got stuck and fell flat on the floor, I was so embarrased but it is so funny now.
Ronnie, I know you are watching over all of us and I ask that you stay with us in our hearts forever. All I ask is that you be by my side this next week to help all of us get through the first anniversay of your trip to God.

We Miss you Ronnie!
We Love you!
I love you and will always miss you Ronnie!

Terry Gertzen

January 25, 2007

Ronnie,what can I say..You were one of a kind and will be missed very much..Your kind hearted spirit and funny ways about you that made you Ronnie,will be missed.You touched our hearts and lives forever..God Bless ya..What's shaking baby!!!! I pray that you have the happiness and peace now,that you always desired here on this earth..Thank you for touching our lives...

Diane Seputis

February 6, 2006

"What's Shaken' Baby", I can't believe I will never hear you say that anymore. I can't believe you are gone. It still is a dream to me. You where my adopted brother, the kids "Loved" there Uncle Ronnie and will miss you terribly. I will miss you more that anyone will ever know. We Will always be thinking about you and you are in our prayers always. Love, Gloria, Paul and the girls.

Gloria Silvey

February 5, 2006

Although we only met Ronnie a short time ago, he became "one of our family." He always had a smile on his face and loved being around everyone. We will surely miss seeing him on our next trip north. He will always be in our prayers.



Love, Gloria and Joe Gertzen (Terry, Elizabeth, Joan & Gloria's Mom & Dad)

Gloria & Joe Gertzen

February 5, 2006

Ronnie, You really touched our hearts and we're going to miss you.



Love, Liz, Jack, Joey and Jennifer Marzillo

Liz Marzillo

February 5, 2006

Ronnie, although we only knew you for a short time, you really touched our lives. The twins and I will miss the fun we had at Great America. We're going to miss you.....



Love, Liz, Jack, Joey and Jennifer Marzillo

Liz Marzillo

February 5, 2006

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Thornridge Funeral Home

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