Ruth McCarthy Obituary

McCarthy, Ruth F.

Ruth F. McCarthy, nee Schwalm, age 94, passed away February 9, 2024. Ruth was born to Carl and Elfriede Schwalm and resided in Chicago until moving to Naperville in 1973.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip J. McCarthy. She is survived by her children, Linda (Greg) Klawitter, Pat (Fritz) Brown and Paul (Debbie) McCarthy. Ruth dearly loved her grandchildren, Amy (Michael) Freitag, PJ Brown, Sarah (Simon) Schwindt and Megan (Daryth) Hammond. She was additionally blessed with great-grandchildren, James Freitag, Sophie Freitag, Grace Schwindt, Emily Schwindt, Averie Hammond and Lyla Hammond. Ruth cherished her late brother Carl Schwalm and his family; wife Marilyn (deceased), their children, David (Ashley) Schwalm (their children Brendan, Autumn and Olivia) and Chris (Bryan) Culp (their children Michaela and Mackenzie)Ruth was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle. She also spent many years working various retail establishments in Naperville. While working at Cee-Bees, she was fondly regarded as the "Pretzel Lady."

For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Ruth's life, memorial donations may be directed to either Trinity Lutheran Church or Misericordia.

Visitation will be Friday, February 16, 9:00-11:00 AM at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. Funeral Services will follow at 11:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1101 Kimberly Way, Lisle, 60532. Interment will be at Bethania Cemetery, Justice, IL. For information please call 630/355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.co

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