Ruth E. Windle Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ruth E. Windle of Frankfort, Illinois on October 8, 2026. Ruth, born on September 25, 1938, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles E. Windle; her brother Leonard Petkun; and her siblings-in-law, Jeannie Petkun and Jim Foley. She is survived by: her daughter Michelle Kosek (Greg); her granddaughter Miranda Kosek; her sister Jane Foley; her nieces and nephews, Sean Foley, Suzanne Hogan (Mike), Rhonda Burlage (Brad), Maureen Leighty (Scott), James Foley (Ursula), Lisa Klancher (John) and Deanna Wu (David); and her great-nieces, Kathryn Leighty, Kathryn Klancher, Rachel Klancher and Nicole Klancher.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel (65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423). A prayer will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 at 9:30 AM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Anthony Catholic Church (7659 W Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423). A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 22nd 2026 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery (4401 W 111th St, Chicago, IL 60655).
Memorial Donations, In lieu of flowers, the family invites those wishing to honor Ruth's memory to make a memorial donation to the Sea Turtle Conservancy, an organization dedicated to protecting sea turtles-creatures that held a special place in Ruth's heart. Donations may be made online at https://conserveturtles.org.
