Ruth Colby

Feb 07, 1954 - Oct 14, 2023

Mokena, IL

Ruth E. DeFrank, born on February 8, 1954, in Mokena, Illinois, left this world on October 15, 2023, in Mokena. She was the beloved wife of Donald M. DeFrank and a loving mother to David (Becky Riffkin) Chodak. Ruth was also a dear sister to Judy (Steven) Dolins, sister-in-law to Sue DeFrank and Joan Beeler, and a loving aunt to Maddie Dolins, Dr. Michael (Meredith) Beeler, and Gabi Kastel. Ruth's impactful legacy includes transformative leadership at Silver Cross Hospital, where she served as P...Read More

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Terry Heenan

Feb 04, 1953 - Oct 09, 2024

Mokena, IL

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