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1957
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2021
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South Holland, Illinois
Sandra Wise Obituary
Sandra Wise, nee Ruffolo, age 63, of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 29, 2021. Beloved wife of Henry Wise. Loving mother of Antonio (Julianna) Wise. Loving grandma of Dominic and Mackenzie Wise. Dear sister of Cindy (late Tom) Hecimovich, Wendy (Rich) Sebock, Randy Ruffolo, Candy (Barney) Fransen, and Lindy (Mike) Hakes. Beloved daughter of the late John and Shirley Ruffolo. Visitation Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162 nd St. (Rt. 6/159 th St.) South Holland, IL. Visitation Friday, September 3, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. directly at St. Kieran Catholic Church, 724 195th St., Chicago Heights, IL. Interment private. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
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Sue Fisher
September 2, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Billy Johnson
September 2, 2021
RIP MY FRIEND. I WILL MISS YOU.
Gloria Duncan
September 2, 2021
Sandy, my crazy woman, we've had such good times at bowling and bocce and partying at the Club and our card games. You were the life of the party no matter where we were. I will miss you and you deserve to be with God and Rest in Peace for he knows the suffering you sustained here on earth. Love You, Glo
Lori Shaffer
September 2, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Diane Bartleman
August 31, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person with a heart of gold. You will forever be in my heart. I will love you and miss you always.
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