1920
Ruth
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Ruth S. Callihan
December 28, 1920 — November 22, 2010
Ruth S. Callihan, 89, lifelong Rockford resident, died peacefully in her home at 7:55 a.m. Monday, November 22, 2010.nbsp; Born December 28, 1920, daughter of Julius and Anna Lucas.nbsp; Granduated from Central High School.nbsp; Married Raymond F. Callihan on December 31, 1947; he died February 1, 2008.nbsp; Employed by John S. Barnes for 17 years.nbsp; Former member of the Lithuanian Club.nbsp; Ruth was a generous woman who was a fabulous cook.nbsp; She was a very good mother and grandmother whose family and family functions meant everything to her.nbsp;
Survivors include her daughter, Rae Anne (Bruce) Oberg; sons, Chuck P. Tunkus and Barb Tunkus, Michael (Melinda) Callihan and Bruce Callihan; grandchildren, Robin Schroeder, Scott and Chris Tunkus, Ryan Callihan and Jessica Callihan; great-grandchildren,Kaitlyn and Danielle Callihan, Sara and Daniel Schroeder, Austin Castro, Abigail and Joshua Tunkus and Ashton Callihan; sister, Josephine Stockwell and numerous nieces and nephews.nbsp; Also predeceased by her parents; granddaughter, Vicki Lynn Castro; sisters, Stella Paniuski and Anna Siebarth; and brothers, John, Enoch and Stanley Lucas.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Willwood Burial Park with Rev. David Petty officiating.nbsp; Memorials may be madeto the family.nbsp; Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
Survivors include her daughter, Rae Anne (Bruce) Oberg; sons, Chuck P. Tunkus and Barb Tunkus, Michael (Melinda) Callihan and Bruce Callihan; grandchildren, Robin Schroeder, Scott and Chris Tunkus, Ryan Callihan and Jessica Callihan; great-grandchildren,Kaitlyn and Danielle Callihan, Sara and Daniel Schroeder, Austin Castro, Abigail and Joshua Tunkus and Ashton Callihan; sister, Josephine Stockwell and numerous nieces and nephews.nbsp; Also predeceased by her parents; granddaughter, Vicki Lynn Castro; sisters, Stella Paniuski and Anna Siebarth; and brothers, John, Enoch and Stanley Lucas.
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 27, 2010 in Willwood Burial Park with Rev. David Petty officiating.nbsp; Memorials may be madeto the family.nbsp; Arrangements were completed by Fitzgerald Funeral Home amp; Crematory, Riverside Chapel, 3910 N. Rockton Ave.nbsp; Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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