Patricia S. Ruden
Patricia S. Ruden (nee Scroggins) Of Shorewood, passed away at Edward Hospital in Naperville, Saturday, August 29, 2009. Age 71 years. Survived by her husband of 48 years, Donald Ruden [35708]; two sons, Eric [35712] (Brenda) Ruden and Greg [35713] (Anne) Ruden; a daughter, Jennifier [35714] (Joe [35715]) Madson; nine grandchildren Paige, Taylor, Alec, Allison, Garrett and Leah Ruden, Cade, Ryan and Erika Madson; her mother Louise Scroggins [35706] (nee Taylor) and her brother James [35709] (Lou) Scroggins; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Lois Demos, Norma Larson, Barbara Nurczyk, Ron and Toni Ruden. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father G.W. Scroggins [35635]. Pat was an active member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and participating in clubs and organizations within the church including the Altar Guild. She was also involved with the Home Economics Club of Joliet for many years. Previously she worked for Northern Illinois Gas Co. in the home economics department which included her portraying "Penny Flame" at many seminars and trade shows. Pat worked along side her husband Don at Expert Optics in Shorewood for over 25 years. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Funeral services will be held at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 412 E. Benton St., Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 10:00 A.M. Rodney A. Juell officiating. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated. Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Wednesday from 3:00 7:00 P.M.
Published in Herald News from August 31 to September 2, 2009
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