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Ruth Lorenz Obituary

Lorenz, Ruth Verna (nee Boldebuck), age 83 lifelong resident of Elmhurst, beloved wife of the late Raymond H. Lorenz, loving mother of Richard (Sharon) and Ronald (Diane), dear sister of Lois (Ray) Smith, LaVerne (Gio) Capasso, Burton (Barbara) Boldebuck, the late Irvin (survived by Helen) Boldebuck, the late Lester (the late Margaret) Boldebuck and the late Earl Boldebuck, fond aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at the Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary 435 N. York Rd. Elmhurst, on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 from 1 to 9 p.m. and where services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Elm Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst, IL, 60126, appreciated. For info: 630-834-1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 25, 2008.

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Bob & Judy Teague

September 24, 2008

Rich,Sharon,Ron & Diane,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Bob & Judy

Bob and Beverly Walters

September 23, 2008

Dear Rich and Ron,
We share your deep sadness at the death of your Mom, our cousin. She was a wonderful lady. May God bless her and your Dad in his nearer presence. And may God bless you and Sharon and Diane with his love as you deal with losing both your parents in one year. Your love meant/means so much to them, as theirs to you. You are in our prayers. Sorry we're unable to come on Saturday.

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