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1925
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2019
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Ruth Schwass Obituary
Ruth Mae Schwass (nee Darovec), resident of LaGrange Park since 1961, passed away on March 17, 2019.
Beloved wife of the late Harry F. Schwass. Loving mother of Pamela (LeRoy) Rosenbach, David (Linda) Schwass, and Connie (Tony) Scavuzzo. Cherished grandmother of Dawn and Ryan Rosenbach, Steven (Sarah) Schwass, and Christine (Albert) Kamradt. Friend and step-grandmother of Tony (Kristen) Scavuzzo, Thomas (Dina) Scavuzzo, and Joseph and Michael Scavuzzo. Proud great-grandmother of Julian Rosenbach, Isabella and Gabriel Renteria, and Albert IV and Daniel Kamradt. Dear step-great-grandmother of Sadie, Dominic, Cecelia, and Nello Scavuzzo. Fond aunt of Barry (Theresa) Reinhardt, Donna (Fred) Cappetta, and Scott (Janet) Reinhardt.
Preceded in death by her husband, Harry F. Schwass; parents, Florian and Mae Darovec; sister, Marjorie Reinhardt; and brother-in-law, Harold Reinhardt.
Former officer of Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan of Berwyn, former secretary of St. Louise de Marillac Parish, former LaGrange Park Patter columnist for Suburban Life Newspapers. Past president and member of the St. Louise Women's Organization, past treasurer of the St. Louise Senior Friendship Club, member of the Resurrection choirs at St. Louise and St. Barbara Churches. Named Woman of the Year in 2017 by the Catholic Women's Organization of St. Louise de Marillac Church.
Visitation 3:00 to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, March 20, at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester (2 blocks west of Mannheim Rd.). Funeral Thursday, March 21, 9:15am from the funeral home to St. Louise de Marillac Church, La Grange Park. Mass 10:00am. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside.
Memorials appreciated to St. Louise de Marillac Church, 1144 Harrison Ave., La Grange Park, IL 60526.
Information, 708 562-5900.
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6 Entries
Kathy Oprenchak nee: Oswald
April 12, 2019
Dear Schwass Family, On behalf of my family, I'd like to express our condolences to your family on the loss of Ruth. Our mother, Carol, was a very good friend of hers at St. Louise. Ruth and Harry went on many bus trips with her and other parishoners in years past (our mother passed away several years ago). Ruth was a wonderful lady and like many of the older parishoners, were the backbone and helped shape what St. Louise is today. She will be missed and you'll be in our prayers.
March 26, 2019
Connie and Tony,
John and I were sadden to hear about the passing of your Mom. You both were such a God-send to her with your devotion to daily caring for her in the home. She couldn't have asked for a better daughter Connie or son-in-law Tony.
With Sympathy,
AC
March 23, 2019
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn (Isaiah 61:1,2) sustain your family during this challenging time. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
March 21, 2019
So sad to hear about the passing of one of my favorite cousins, whom I shared memories, love, and a lot of laughs with.
My deepest condolences to Pam, David, Connie and their immediate and extended families.
Judy Lejeck (daughter of Marie, who was the sister of Ruth's father Florian)
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Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester10501 W. Cermak, Westchester, IL 60154
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