Ruth E. Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2025 in Park Ridge, Illinois

Ruth E. Smith

December 26, 1925 - February 24, 2025 (99 years old)

Park Ridge, Illinois

Ruth E. Smith's obituary , Passed away on February 24, 2025 in Park Ridge, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Funeral Home

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Ruth E. Smith

December 26, 1925 - February 24, 2025 (99 years old)

Park Ridge, Illinois

Ruth E. Smith Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 24, 2025, at the age of 99, Ruth E. Smith of Park Ridge, Illinois passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth E. Smith to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Chester Peck Smith, Jr.; her niece Celeste Wohlers (late Ray); her nephews, Steven Kressner (Dee) and Scott Kressner (Carol); her sister Marjorie Kressner (late William); and her siblings-in-law, Frank J. (Phyllis) and Elizabeth Mathison (late Amos).

She is survived by: her nephew Frank J. II Smith (Barbara); and her niece Deborah Debenham (Randy).

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 28th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St Luke Lutheran Church (205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068).

In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ruth's name to St. Luke Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson Funeral Home



Fri

Feb 28

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Nelson Funeral Home
820 W Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Sat

Mar 01

Visitation

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

St. Luke Lutheran Church
205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

Sat

Mar 01

Funeral service

10:00 AM

St Luke Lutheran Church
205 N Prospect Ave, Park Ridge, IL 60068

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