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Ruth Prusha Obituary

Prusha, Ruth D. (nee Denemark) age 90, at rest September 20, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Frank R. Prusha, loving mother of Thomas (Karen) Prusha, and Joanne M. (late John T; retired Chicago P.D.) Boyle, dear grandmother of Erin (Thomas) Condon, Michael R; Chicago P.D. (Donna) Boyle, and Nancy (Brian) Yeagley, great-grandmother of Sam, Eli, Matthew, Eric, and Keri. In lieu of flowers, memorials to your favorite charity would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday, September 23rd, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Adolf Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd., 7000 S. Madison St., Willowbrook. Funeral service Wednesday, September 24th, 9:15 a.m., from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church for Mass, at 10:00 a.m. Services will conclude at the church. Cremation Private. Interment: Bohemian National Cemetery. Service information: 630-325-2300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 23, 2008.

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Melody Larson

March 27, 2009

I would like to extend my condolences to the family of Ruth. I met her several years ago when I started doing her taxes at the H&R Block in Countryside and we found out were were practically neighbors. She was a wonderful, intelligent, elegant woman who always spoke proudly about her family. She was one of my favorite people to see each year. I will miss her. I am very sorry for your loss.

Marge Stueckemann

December 30, 2008

Dear Tom, I only got to meet your mother twice, once on a tour of BNC and again at the dinner in 2007. Susie told me of her death, but I didn't think to try to contact you this way before. God bless and keep you as you go through this Christmas season without your mom.
She seemed like such an upbeat, interesting person. May she rest in peace at our beloved Bohemian National Cemetery.

Marge Sladek Stueckemann

Eileen Mandera

October 29, 2008

Is this the same Ruth who sketch pictures or embroidered sketches on pictures. I just bought 2 pictures of confederate soldiers/union soldiers from 1961...is this the same Ruth...We want to know about the author...please help

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry M. Fay

October 1, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nancy Edwards

September 24, 2008

I have been a friend of the family every since I was in grammer school with Joanne. My very special memories of Ruthie were her sound wonderful advice she always had for all of us girls on dating or whatever subject. Her flare for decorating and her stylish dress, wonderful homemaker and her zest for life and so much much more. She was truly a role model. I will always remember sleep overs that Joanne had and Ruthie would be so calm when we would play music upstairs and dance until all hours of the night. God bless
Ruthie and her family she was a true lady in all respects and will be missed.

Jan Burke

September 23, 2008

I would like to extend my deep saddness in the loss of a great woman to the Prusha family. I will be making a donation to the Hinsdale Humane Society on behalf of Ruth. I have given her cat, Chelly, what i hope is a wonderful new place to live in. She is a great addition to my home. Again, my deepest sympathy..... Jan, Joyces' friend.

90th Birthday

September 23, 2008

Mark Romanowski, OFM Cap

September 23, 2008

The Capuchin Family extends its condolences to the friends and family of Ruth Prusha. Prayers for her and the family will be remebered by us today. Peace to you and yours.

St Clare Friary
Capuchin Franciscans

Joyce Rossel

September 23, 2008

I want to extend my deepest sympathies to Joanne, Thomas and the entire Prusha family on the loss of a true lady, Ruth.

She will be greatly missed,

Joyce Matusek

September 23, 2008

My sincere sympathy on your Mom"s passing. How lucky you were to have her her for so long.

Ruth Post

September 23, 2008

Remember the days I bowled with Ruth, her mother and Daughter. Lately I've seen her at The POMP ROOM, Frank did her hair. Lovely Lady. Ruth Post

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