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Linda Ruddy Obituary

Ruddy, Linda O. age 60, of Oak Park; beloved wife of Jim; loving mother of Matthew (Elizabeth); adoring grandmother of Quinlan; cherished daughter of Ruth and the late Elmer Orloff; dear sister of Elmer (Kip) Orloff and Cheryl (Rick) King; sister-in-law of Patricia K. Ruddy; fond aunt of Christopher, Megan, Cory and the late Gillian. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Drechsler, Brown & Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St., Oak Park. Interment Private. Memorial donations to the American Cancer Society or the Juvenile Diabetes Association are appreciated. Funeral Info: 708-383-3191.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 1, 2010.

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April 5, 2010

Your family is in my prayers..

Kim McGee

April 1, 2010

Linda was such a lovely and sweet woman. Mike and I enjoyed spending holidays with her and Jim at the Gibbs house. Our sympathies are sent to her entire family and many friends. Uncle Mike and Aunt Ro.

Mike Gill

April 1, 2010

Although my wife (Connie) and I didn't know Linda well, I recall sitting with Linda and her husband Jim at many of Matt's volleyball games at Oak Park River Forest High School. Linda was very supportive of Matt as a key member of the OPRF Volleyball team. Linda was very friendly and had a good sense of humor. She was a pleasure to be around. I am sure she will be missed by many. My condolences to her husband Jim, to Matt and Matt's wife Elizabeth and to the rest of the extended Ruddy family.

Dianne Beaty

April 1, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Ruddy and Orloff families. Dear Linda has left our mortal realm and is now in the Kingdom of Heaven. I pray that God blesses all of you with Grace and Mercy and sends His Angels to your side to comfort and guide you through this sorrowful time.

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