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Ruby Heatherly Obituary

Heatherly, Ruby February 28, 1938 - July 8, 2006 68, of Cobblestone Circle, Mishawaka, passed away at 3:55 a.m. Saturday, July 8th, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka, after an illness. Mrs. Heatherly was born February 28, 1938 in Stevenson, Alabama to Jack and Lonie (Roberts) Guess, who both preceded her in death. On August 17, 1959 in Harvey, Illinois, she married Terrence Heatherly. He also preceded her in death. Surviving is her companion, Ivan Metcalf. Ruby was the loving mother of Richard (Darlene) Heatherly Sr. of Mishawaka, Michael (Eloise) Heatherly of Tinley Park, IL., Debbie (Thomas) Simon of Tinley Park, IL., Patricia Heatherly of Mishawaka, Rene' (Bryon) Niswonger of Mishawaka, Terrence (Dee) Heatherly of Osceola, Joseph (Kali) Heatherly of Osceola and Jacqueline "Denise" (Rick) Majors of Mishawaka, loving grandmother of 24 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, loving sister to James Guess of Blue Island, IL., Bobby Tucker of Monee, IL., Betty Sandling of Manteno, IL., Cecil Guess of Culver, IN., Nancy Hitchcock of Chicago Heights, IL. and Helen Gay of Manteno, IL. Ruby was the owner of Ruby's Restaurant in Riverdale, IL. for many years and later, a waitress at Wayne's Place in Mishawaka and worked at Meijer's in Mishawaka. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held at Bubb Funeral Chapel North, 3910 North Main Street, Mishawaka, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, with friend being received from 1 p.m. until time of the service, 7 p.m. Burial will follow at Washington Memorial Gardens in Homewood, IL. at 2 p.m., Wednesday (Chicago Time).

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 9, 2006.

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krystal niswonger

July 18, 2006

Grandma,

I miss you so much! I LOVE you so much! I thought I could never handle this! But now I think. You are in a much,much better place now. It is unbeleaveable how hard it is for me to try to no that you are gone! But then I think of all the fun times we had together! Like when we tryed to get those oatmeal cookies to turn out right! Althogh we never did! But I no you are alwayas there with us. With me. I have you in my locket. You would think I would have my mom,or dad in there.But no!You are so special to me! That is why you are in it! Every time i hear that song I sang to you I get all teary eyed! But there is one powerful conection we had, well we have. That is out of everyone you named me! I will never forget all those AWESOME moments we had together! Like a long talk with milk and cookies! There are moments that I would never give for the world! well I could go on for ever! I miss you sooooooooo much! Every one does! You will be missed. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH! muah!!! look out for me ok

LOVE YOU!



love your grandaughter krystal!

Laura Niswonger

July 13, 2006

Dear god do i miss my grandmother she was always a helpful women too many people she had a great heart she would do anything for you if you needed it what ever it was it didnt matter but i can say she will be missed badly but she will go on to a better place and we will always remeber grandma ruby I love you and miss you *Laura*

Debbie simon

July 9, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Sara Heatherly

July 9, 2006

I Love You Grandma and ill miss you.

~love always~

~sara~

Samantha Niswonger

July 9, 2006

My Grandma Ruby is one of the most influential people you would ever meet in your life. She always left some type of impression on so many people. She was such a kind and good hearted soul,She worked until she couldn't work anymore just to make sure everyone was taken care of if you came to her house hungry, you would not leave hungry. She would give up her last penny to her name if it was gonna help someone out.No matter who you were or how you looked, Grandma befriended you. All the fun times and memories I have with grandma will always be cherished in my heart. I just wish alot more people would have been able to meet such a great woman, she is and will always be my inspiration to accomplish all of my goals. I just want everyone to take it easy and just take one day at a time. We all will get through this together, Grandma wouldn't have wanted us to weep over her, just to remember all that you can about her,and never forget.Life goes on and she will always be with us in our hearts.

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