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John Ruxton Obituary

Ruxton, John Hillmer age 81, beloved husband of the late Jeanne (nee Girad), loving father of Brian (Deborah), Tod (Julie) Ruxton and Nancy (Tom) Schutz, proud grandfather of Amy and Emma, step-grandfather of Ashley and Whitley. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m., at G.L. Hills Funeral Home, 745 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines, IL. Funeral services Saturday, at 10 a.m., at funeral home. Interment Town of Maine Cemetery, Park Ridge, IL. Memorials may be made to The Cradle Foundation (an adoption organization), 2049 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL, 60201, 847-475-5800. For info please call: 847-699-9003

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 18, 2005.

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Chris Novak

April 4, 2005

I'm very sorry to hear of John's passing. My Aunt Betty Conlon was John's neighbor for many years in Park Ridge. At 84, she's now living at The Heritage in Des Plaines, and regrets not being able to attend the wake or funeral.



While clearing out her home, I came across a (circa 1943) photograph of John Ruxton and his neighbor Tom Conlon (still living) as new WW2 recruits dressed in their Army winter uniforms. I'd like to pass this along to John's descendents. Please contact via email.

Sandra Kuta

March 31, 2005

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad.

John Pikolcz

March 31, 2005

Brian: Please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. Although I never met your father, any one that has met you knows that you are a good person. Sandy Kuta and I are praying for your family. John Pikolcz, Warrenville PD

peggy lapke

March 21, 2005

Dear Tom,Nanci,Amy,and Emma,We were so sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather. He adored all of you. We hope the wonderful memories you have will comfort you at this time.You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love,Ted and Peg Lapke

Ray & Joan Martin

March 18, 2005

Dear Nancy, Brian & Tod,



Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. We are keeping him, as well as, you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and give you peace and comfort at this time.

Love, Ray and Joan

Deirdre DeCaluwe

March 18, 2005

Nancy and Family

We pass along our depest sympathies to you at this time of sorrow but also a blessing that your dad is with your mom now and no longer in any pain. Both of them now angels to watch over all of you. We keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

The Staff of G.L. Hills Funeral Home

March 18, 2005

Please accept our deepest sympathies at this time.

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