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LaVerne DeRuntz Obituary

DeRuntz, LaVerne Anne (nee Grundmann), January 7, 2011, age 92, long time resident of Homewood. Beloved wife of the late Elmer E. DeRuntz; dear mother of Leonard and Kenneth DeRuntz and Renee (Peter) Panno; cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Joseph Panno, Michael, Brianne and Shannon DeRuntz; loving sister of Bernice (F. Robert) Brady; fond aunt of many. Resting at Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy. Homewood, IL 60430, Tuesday, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Services Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 186th Place and Dixie Hwy., Homewood. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South. Memorials to Faith Lutheran Church or Harbor Light Hospice, 800 Roosevelt Road, Building C, Suite 206, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 would be appreciated. 708-798-5300

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 9, 2011.

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January 11, 2011

Renee and family we are saddened to hear about Aunt Laverne.I too rememember her picnics and what a classy lady she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ginger Apa and Ashley and Kevin Groll

Vince Heaton

January 11, 2011

Renee, our prayers are with your mom that she may already be enjoying eternal happiness in heaven. We pray for you, Nick and Joe and your entire family as you mourn her loss and thank God for bringing her home to where she can be truly at peace.

Love,

Vince, Madelyn and Family

Rick Groll

January 9, 2011

Dear Renee, I have fond memories of your mom and dads annual picnic every summer...she truly was one of "the golden girls" love and prayers
Rick Groll and family

January 9, 2011

Dear Renee, I have fond memories of you mom and dad at their annual picnic every summer...she truly was one of "the golden girls"...love and prayers,
Rick Groll and family

January 9, 2011

Dear Renee and family,

We are all saddened to hear of La Verne's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies and know that we are here for you in your sorrow.

The Aarons'

From the Staff of Tews Funeral Home

January 9, 2011

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