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Annabelle Ditchie Obituary

Ditchie, Annabelle R. (nee Armer), age 89, of Matteson, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at Palos Community Hospital. She is survived by two daughters; Patricia A. Cara of Matteson and Mary A. Gable of New Lenox, one son Ralph (Rose Mary) Ditchie of Homer Glen, six granddaughters, one grandson and eleven great grandchildren, one sister Maris (Dave) Putman of N.C., one brother Harry (Betty) Culver of S.C. and one sister-in-law Elaine D. Smith of Florida. Preceded in death by her parents Alus K. and Annabelle Vogel Armer, and her husband Sheldon J. Ditchie. Annabelle was born and raised in Chicago. She was a teacher for many years and taught 3rd, 4th and 6th grades at St. Mary's of Riverdale. She was a past member of St. Joseph Church in Manhattan where she lived with her daughter Mary. She was a loving Mother and Grand Mother. Funeral service for Annabelle Ditchie will be 9:30 a.m., Monday August 27, 2007 from the Forsythe Funeral Home, Manhattan, to St. Joseph Church, 235 West North Street, Manhattan. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Sunday, 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. Forsythe Funeral Home 507 S. State Street (Rt. 52), Manhattan, Illinois, (815) 478-3321 Forsythefuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 25, 2007.

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Viv Vitton

June 11, 2008

Dear Auntie Anne, I do miss you. I hope You and Mom are now getting along. I just hope ya'll are taking care of the baby boy that your other nephew Brian are watching over the baby that Brian and his Wife Dette just lost during her 18 wk pregnancy.
I know your at piece now and I'm sure Uncle Harry misses you as well - he don't have a computer. Maybe You, Mom, Auntie Ann and Aunt Shirley are all having a good time now. I do miss you, even though I didn't have the chance during my life to get to know you better. I'm sure Sheldon is there making you happy.
With Love

Tom Cooper

August 28, 2007

Ralph and Rose Mary....I was sorry to learn of Rlph's Mother's passing, my deepest sympathy to you and the entire Ditchie clan.

Vivian Vitton

August 27, 2007

Aunt Annabelle, I'm going to miss you and our chats on the phone. I know you are now reunited with Uncle Sheldon and Mom and Dad and Dawn. I will get to know the rest of my cousins. Watch over both families as I know you will. Rest in Peace my dear Aunt. With much Love and Hugs Viv

renee navarre

August 27, 2007

The Matteson Public Library is sadden to hear of Ann's passing .We will remember her requests for books
on tape

Scott Smith

August 27, 2007

Auntie Ann and Uncle Sheldon meant more to our family than anyone will ever know. Speaking on behalf of the Smith family we will love you, miss you,and will never forget you. Auntie Ann, you were there for my mom when I was born and helped my parents get through the days when they thought they would lose me. Thank you for that.
your loving nephew Scott Smith

Viv Vitton

August 26, 2007

Aunt Annabelle, I will miss our chats on the phone. I know you and Mom are finally together and with Uncle Sheldon, Dad and Dawn. May you rest in peace and watch over the rest of both families. I hope to get to know the rest of my cousins soon. With much Love and Hugs

Dave Putman

August 26, 2007

To Annabelle's Family:

We shall all miss Annabelle greatly. She brought so much love and laughter to life that I cannot reflect back on my memories of her without a smile coming to my face. She enjoyed visiting Maris and I in our California and Arizona Desert homes and was always ready to go sightseeing with us to the many beauties of the desert; including the Grand Canyon. Annabelle enjoyed following me about in the kitchen and had a question about almost every food-preparation step I took. Those memories continues to warm my heart. I will miss her smiles and laughs - but will forever have the memories of a wonderfully warm and loving woman.

Maris (Armer) Putman

August 26, 2007

I have so many wonderful memories of times shared. I have posted several photos to this guest book for others to enjoy.

I know that you will finally hold my little granddaughter who went ahead of you to heaven. So you will get to hold her, just as your requested.
All my love, your little sister, Maris

Sherri Michaels (formerly Darabaris)

August 26, 2007

I was saddened to learn of Ann's passing. I have fond memories of our years together at Matteson-Richton Bank. I will always remember Ann's kindness to my daughter Linda Darabaris & how she used to make things for Linda. Linda became an Angel in Nov 05 (age 31) & I'm sure she was there to welcome Ann into God's Kingdom. My Prayers to Ann's family. May she rest in peace.

Don and Emily Cunningham

August 25, 2007

We send our deepest sympathy to all the Ditchie Family.

Lori Mclaughlin

August 25, 2007

Aunt Ann , I was so sorry to hear of your passing was hoping to see you before this but time was not on our side. My prayers are with all of the family , but i know you will be with all in a very heart warming way. I will be looking for some warming stories from the family when we come to visit.

All our prayers,
Lori and family(Rogers)

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