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Ruth Tannehill Obituary

Ruth A. Tannehill (nee Schwarz), age 83, beloved wife of George E., loving mother of Christine F. Tannehill-Balter and Teresa (James) Privratsky, dear Nana of David, Steven, Eric, Gregory and James. Visitation at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles on Wednesday, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Thursday, 9:15 a.m., to St. John Brebeuf Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Chicago Firefighters Widows and Orphans Fund appreciated. Funeral info: 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 16, 2008.

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Kristen Hassler (Schwarz)

January 21, 2008

Dear Uncle George, Terry, Christine & all famalies, It was so nice to see you all again. I have so many wonderful memories from the house on Springfield. Visiting Auntie Tootsie is just one of the many. I always remember coming over and looking up to see her sitting on the outside balcony filled with plants. And her always telling me to come up after I had finished visiting with Grandma & Grandpa. And I remember how you used to feed the squirrels through your window in the livingroom. And they would come right into the window! I thought that was so cool. She indeed was an awesome and special lady. Whom we will be fortunate enough to oneday all see again.

Don & Nancy Hoppe

January 17, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Marcia King (Frank Becker's daughter)

January 17, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Antoinette Cherie

January 16, 2008

Our wonderful memories are what will keep us and be with us forever!The picnics in the forest preserves, parties on birthdays and Christmas. TOGETHERNESS!!!

With my love always,
Toni

Albert Tannehill

January 16, 2008

To My Bro and his family,
Ruth is with our Jesus now to love and take care of her. I know
shes asking Him to save a place for
her family too. May He bless and take care of you all. Your old Bro.

Cathy Sullivan

January 16, 2008

I'm so sorry at your loss, I have very fond memories of Aunt Ruth from childhood. My prayers are with you.

Bob & Joan Hartsell

January 16, 2008

George, we are so sorry for your loss and offer our sincere condolences.

January 16, 2008

George, Judy and I are so sorry for your loss. It seems like yesterday we were enjoying conventions and so much Sertoma!! We will keep Ruth in our prayers. Take care. Jerry Dingels, Past Sertoma ID

JOHN & ELAINE KERECHEK

January 16, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Rainbow Hospice

January 16, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

our last visit

January 16, 2008

Patricia Bour

January 16, 2008

My prayers have been with you and now you are at piece. I will miss you, however, I have lots of Mom's pictures and my own memories of you.Say hello to the rest of the family they are all there with you.My deepest sympathy to all. Patsy

Rae Borg-Svejda

January 16, 2008

Such wonderful memories, too many to list.
Remember that Ruth is up in Heaven above;
Surrounded by the greatest and purest of Love.
God Bless you George,Chris,Terrie and Family. My prayers are with you.
Love, Rae

The Schmaus Family

January 16, 2008

To Aunt Toots' whole Family,

We are very sorry to hear about Aunt Toots. We have lots of good memories of her.

Love,

Lisa, Mike, Jennifer & Natalie Schmaus.

Teresa Privratsky

January 16, 2008

She was the truely a wonderful mom and one of my best friends. She will be sorely missed. But I have so many great memories of her that will last my lifetime. I thank God for her. With admiration and love your daughter, Terry

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