Ruth Ellen Duffy

1959 - 2017

Ruth Ellen Duffy obituary, 1959-2017, Wheaton, IL

BORN

1959

DIED

2017

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Cress Funeral & Cremation Service - Madison - Far West

6021 University Ave

Madison, Wisconsin

Ruth Duffy Obituary

Ruth Ellen Duffy

Ruth Ellen Duffy (Girman) died peacefully July 28, 2017 surrounded by family.

She grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin and graduated from UW-Whitewater with a degree in education in '82 and a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. Ruth and her husband, Steve, proudly raised three fine boys in Wheaton, IL and had recently moved to Fitchburg, WI. Throughout her life, Ruth touched countless people with her creative spirit and kindness, including her volunteer work with therapy dogs at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL. and her work in the ESSE Adult Day Care Center in Warrenville, IL. Her zest for life was evident in her love of dance, yoga, gardening, crafting, quilting and playing the French horn in Bradford High School and Kenosha Pops Bands. She is survived by her husband Steve, children Paul, Neil and Glen, parents Mark and Earlene, sister Judith and brother Stephen.

A memorial service will be scheduled in both Wheaton and Kenosha.

Please share a memory at www.CressFuneralService.com.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Aug. 3, 2017.
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RIP Ruth.
You been an inspiration to us, fellow yoga class participants.
Condolences to family.
Maria Balakoohi

August 17, 2017

Mark & Earlene, our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your daughter Ruth. We can only imagine your sorrow at this time. Our prayers go out to you and the families.

Donn & Nadaene Loeffler

August 17, 2017

Our Deepest Condolences to all the Girman Family. Mark and Earleen, so sorry for your loss.

Jerry and Teri Lea Greco

August 16, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

August 2, 2017

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August 2, 2017

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Visitation

11:45 a.m.

St. Elizabeth Church

4816 - 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI

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19

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12:30 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Church

4816 - 7th Avenue, Kenosha, WI

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