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Janice Ruban Obituary
Ruban, Janice A. age 70, of Elwood, died Sunday, August 17, 2008, at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her husband of 50 years, George, a son, Robert G. Ruban of Morris; a daughter, Janet (Martin) Borst of New Lenox; two granddaughters, Jessica and Amy Borst, one brother, Roger (Barbara) Gildemeister of Palentine; and her mother Marian (nee King) Gildemeister of Plainfield. Preceded in death by her father, Henry Gildemeister. Janice was born in Chicago. She married George on February 7, 1959. They resided in Country Club Hills for 30 years and moved to Elwood where they have lived for the last 14 years. She was very active in her community. She was a Village of Elwood Trustee for 10 years and was the current Mayor of Elwood. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manhattan. She retired from the banking industry after many years. Funeral service for Janice Ruban will be Thursday, August 21, 2008, 9:30 a.m. from Forsythe Funeral Home, to St. Joseph Church, 235 W. North St., Manhattan, for 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 3 to 8 p.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Memorials to St. Joseph School would be appreciated. 
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice Ruban
August 14, 2009
DEAR GEORGE AND FAMILY
I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE THAT IT WILL BE ONE YEAR SINCE JAN'S PASSING. I STILL THINK OF HER OFFTEN AND CAN'T BELIEVE SHE IS GONE. EVERYTINE I OPEN MY E-MAILS I THINK THERE WILL BE ONE FROM HER. TAKE CARE AND HOPE IS GOING WELL.
LOVE ALL OF YOU
RUSS AND RUTH AUGUST 14, 2009
Eileen Baggesen-Fiedler
August 23, 2008
Dear George, Robert and Janet - My profound sympathies to you on the death of your wife and mother. Jan and I were friends since 1952 in High School and remained friends all these years. Even tho we were far from each other distance-wise, we were never far apart in our hearts. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Sue (Pease) Faulhaber
August 21, 2008
Uncle George, Bob, Janet Lee and family-
I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Janice's passing. She was a truly bright spirit to be around. Her sense of humor and wit always made family get togethers fun. Aunt Janice's love of her family, her faith, and her community are a lasting legacy. We will miss her dearly.
You are in our prayers and we send you hugs.
Love, Susie
RUSS AND RUTH TYLOR
August 20, 2008
DEAR GEORGE AND FAMILY:
JAN WILL BE SOLELY MISSED BY ALL. WE WERE VERY GOOD FRIENDS AND I AM SO GLAD THAT WE HAD THAT NIGHT IN JUNE TO TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES. I WILL MISS HER VERY MUCH AS FOR PHONE CALLS AND E-MAILS. HUGS TO ALL AND OUR SYMPATHY TO EVERYONE. LOVE TO ALL, RUSS AND RUTH
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Lin (McCown) Thomsen & Family
August 19, 2008
Uncle George, Bob, Janet & Family, Aunt Marian, Roger and Barbara...
We are so sad to hear about Auntie Janice's passing. There are no words, just hugs. Please just know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We love you.
ANTHONY & CHARLOTTE DeCILLO
August 19, 2008
Dear George & FamilyOur deepest sympathy in the loss of your dear wife Jan we know the sorrow you must feel as the loss of a loved one is never easy to bear. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Carol Csikos
August 19, 2008
George and Family,
We are very sadden to read of Jan's passing. We offer our sincere sympathy to all of you. Jan was a special person, full of compassion for others. She lived her faith. May God be with each of you and give you peace and understanding. John and Carol Csikos
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