Ruth E. Orwitz's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2024 in Rock Island, Illinois

Ruth E. Orwitz

November 11, 1935 - January 12, 2024 (88 years old)

Rock Island, Illinois

Ruth E. Orwitz's obituary , Passed away on January 12, 2024 in Rock Island, Illinois

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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory

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Ruth E. Orwitz

November 11, 1935 - January 12, 2024 (88 years old)

Rock Island, Illinois

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Ruth E. Orwitz Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 12, 2024, at the age of 88, Ruth E. Orwitz of Rock Island, Illinois, born in Decorah, Iowa passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth E. Orwitz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Raymond Carolan and Helen Carolan (O'Brien); her husband Louis Orwitz; and her siblings, Raymond, Charles, Rosalyn and Eunice.

She is survived by : her children, Matthew Orwitz (Mary), Martin Orwitz (Lisa), LeClaire and Ellen Fry (Jeff); her grandchildren, Alaina (Sean), Rabecca (Gustaf), Olivia (Tom), Mick and Natalie; her sister Mary Ellen Kuhlman (Richard); and her brother-in-law Vincent McGuire. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

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Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory



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Thu

Jan 18

Visitation

Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc.
3030 7th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61202

Fri

Jan 19

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Pius X Catholic Church
2502 29th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201

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