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Ruth Purdy Obituary

Purdy, Ruth E. (nee Dietrich), beloved wife of Delbert A., loving mother of Dale (Luann) and David, grandmother of Elizabeth, David and Paul, sister of Ernest Dietrich and the late Arthur Dietrich. Resting at Hornburg-Klein Evergreen Funeral Home, 2955 W. 95th St., Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. In state Thursday, 9:30 a.m. until time of services at 10:30 a.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4660 W. 94th St., Interment Chapel Hill Gardens West. 708-422-7010.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 20, 2003.

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patricia browne

August 20, 2003

Dave and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your mother.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Patty

Kelly Burns

August 20, 2003

My condolences to the Purdy Family . Mrs. P will be missed by me for she was more than just a neighbor. Thank you God for letting me be a little part of her life. Kelly j. burns

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