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Terry & Karen O'Malley lit a candle
Monday, July 5, 2021
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To Ruth's family,
So sorry to read about Ruth's passing in the paper.
She was my son David grade school teacher and help me a lot.
Thought and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Terry & Karen O'Malley
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Dianne Friel posted a condolence
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Greg and Jennifer and Gary, I am very sorry that you lost both of your parents within a month as well as your Aunt Ann recently, My husband, Dick, and I were neighbors living on Ave E. We visited with them at Willard’s class reunion and have many fond memories of yard parties, etc. May God comfort you!
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The GPN Team purchased flowers
Sunday, June 20, 2021
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The GPN Team
purchased the Garden of Memories and planted a memorial tree for the family of Ruth Stanley.
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Greg, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray the comfort and peace of the Lord surround you as keep you.
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Jennifer Stanley uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, June 20, 2021
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This picture was taken at least 5 years ago at Pop's restaurant near Casey Key in Nokomis, Florida. Greg & I went there every time we were I'm Florida. Many of you may not know me but I am Jennifer Stanley, Ruth's daughter in law. I am married to Ruth & Willard's oldest son Greg and we reside in SC. We visited Ruth & Willard more in Florida than in Illinois. This was taken at one of their favorite restaurants.
Ruth will be missed. An unfillable hole will remain here on earth. But I am happy knowing their broken hearts are no longer broken; Their hearts are stitched back together and are one again. They are watching over us from above. They will always be with us. They are part of us. They will forever live on through all who were blessed enough to have had them in their lives.
We hope to see you all at visitation(Sunday) &/or the funeral (Monday). Thank you for all of your kind words & memories. Keep them coming!!
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Cathy lit a candle
Saturday, June 19, 2021
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I was a student of hers many years ago...... She will be missed
Cathy Burnett
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Senator Neil Anderson purchased flowers
Friday, June 18, 2021
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Senator Neil Anderson
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Michael Dowell posted a condolence
Thursday, June 17, 2021
So sorry for your family's loss and the loss of a really great lady. When I first came to Sterling, and was assigned to Franklin School, she was there to play the "big sister" roll and make an outsider feel a little more at home. Throughout my career in music education AND as a pilot/airport manager, she was there to support me in any way she could. I talked to her just a few weeks ago after Willard's passing and she was grieving, but was her same strong self. She will be deeply missed by the family who she loved so much and by the community who loved her so much. So long, "sis". . . I hope to see you again!
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Scott Stanley purchased flowers
Thursday, June 17, 2021
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Scott Stanley
purchased the Bountiful Rose Basket and planted a memorial tree for the family of Ruth Stanley.
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May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. Love, Scott, Ethan, Grace, and Claire
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Keith & Kathy Peugh, Christina, Julie and Mike purchased flowers
Thursday, June 17, 2021
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Keith & Kathy Peugh, Christina, Julie and Mike
purchased the Peaceful White Lilies Basket and planted a memorial tree for the family of Ruth Stanley.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It was an honor to be your neighbors for so many years.
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Bev & Louie Camire posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Ruth & Willard were neighbors of ours in Venice, Florida. What an honor to be able to call them friends. We miss them both. Rest in peace, together Bev & Louie Camire
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Lynn Whiting posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
My parents, Don and Dorothy Blodgett lived next door on Ave F. Ruth and her family were good neighbors. So sorry for your loss.
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Jenny Parker posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Ruth was the most selfless and giving person I have ever met. Strong-willed and always there to give a helping hand. I had the joy of having her in my life for 17 years and she always treated me as her own. My Brenden was so lucky to have her as a Grandma. She even treated my other son as her own too. Her and Willard shared a love that most never see and I take comfort in knowing they are together again. Gone here on earth but always and forever in my heart. Thank you Ruth for everything you ever did for me and all the memories and life lessons. Rest easy sweet lady, love you most ❤
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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Sunday
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Visitation
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 20, 2021
Schilling Funeral Home
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Sterling, Illinois, United States
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Funeral Service
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Monday, June 21, 2021
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Sterling, Illinois, United States
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Ruth Stanley
1941 - 2021
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