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Ruby South Obituary

South, Ruby (nee Mowery), age 76, wife of the late Loren R. South, beloved mother of Dianne Patterson, Jeffrey and the late Carey and Faron, beloved grandmother of Alyssa, and Melissa Patterson, Taryn and Delaine South and the late Kristopher Luke Patterson, fond sister of Harold Mowery, Carolyn (Bill) DeLaughter and David Scott, fond aunt of nieces and nephews and dear friend to many. She will be sadly missed by all. Visitation Tuesday, 4 to 9 p.m. at Michalik Funeral Home, 1056 W Chicago Ave. Service Wednesday, 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery, Niles. For info 312-421-0936 or www.michalikfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 15, 2010.

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linda martinez

November 16, 2010

Dianne and family,my family and i want to send you our deepest condolence,God please help this family thru this time,God Bless

Linda and family

November 16, 2010

For the family of Ruby South may the God of all comfort give you the strength to endure your loss. Soon Almighty God will wipe every tear from our eyes.

Charles Boyd

November 16, 2010

Dianne,
My deepest sympathy, no words can bring comfort right now but continue to be prayerful. My thoughts and prayers are for you and your family.

Joan Graham

November 15, 2010

Dianne,Jay and Family I am so deeply sorry for your loss.Ruby will truly be missed,My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joan Graham

Evelyn Shadley

November 15, 2010

Dianne, Alyssa and Melissa, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of of your loved one. Day by day, the precious memories of your loved one will fill your heart. Day by day, the love you shred with your loved one will help to ease your pain. Day by day, friends who care will help to fill the void caused by your loss.
Your friend Evelyn Shadley

Tom Steiner

November 15, 2010

Dianne I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God be with you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friend Tom Steiner

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