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Ruth Kilby Obituary

Kilby, Ruth (nee Moran), age 85, beloved wife of the late Robert J. Kilby; loving mother of Kathleen Gutrich, Richard B. Kilby and Brian (Nora) Kilby; dear grandmother of Sheila, Bridget, Jeanne and the late Bobby Gutrich and Michael and James Kilby; great-grandmother of William Gutrich. Visitation Tuesday, 12 noon until time of Funeral Mass 12:45 p.m., at St. Athanasius, 1615 Lincoln St. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Athanasius School Scholarship Fund, 2510 Ashland Ave., Evanston, IL 60201. Info: 847/675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, 2007.

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Sally Hanley

December 10, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss. It is a great loss to our family as well. Ruth and Bob were such an important part of my parents lives and good life long friends. I will always have fond memories of the holiday get togethers at their house and ours. Ruth was a wonderful person and will be missed by all
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Jim O'Connell

December 10, 2007

Ruth Kilby was a kind, caring and gracious person who will be greatly missed. She helped many people and was a loyal and ardent supporter of the Morton College basketball program.

Our deepest sympathy to Rick and his family during this time.

Linda (Hahn) Mueller

December 10, 2007

Ruth was a wonderful and kind person, I too have good memories of all the Labor day parties and get togethers thru the years with our families, I will miss her yearly Christmas cards that we continued to exchange over the years.

Judy Pappageorge

December 9, 2007

It was a pleasure to know Ruth Kilby. Mr. and Mrs. Kilby were very good friends of my parents, so we children enjoyed having them in our lives as well. My fondest memories were the Labor Day parties at our house, which they were both a big part of....great food, conversation, and slide shows of his travels. I will always remember Ruth as someone who was always happy, energetic, infectious laugh, kind and generous person. We will miss you....but with fond memories.

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