Ruth Marie Dobrez - 90

10/10/2023

Dobrez, Ruth Marie née Monks of Cassopolis, Mich., formerly of Homewood, Ill., age 90, passed peacefully on October 8, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Dobrez who was the love of her life. Devoted mother of Richard (Cindy) Dobrez, Deborah Poorman, Cheryl (David) Blakemore, Sandra (Steve) Frieburger, Michael (Tawauna) Dobrez and Tammy (Scott) Ferlisi. Proud and silly grandmother of Deric (Bri) and Brett (Courtney) Poorman, Kimberly and Kathryn Dobrez, David (Ashley), Blake (Haylei), and Carley (Nicholas) Blakemore, Emily, Christian, and Nicholas Freiburger, and Abby Dobrez. She was preceded in death by 11 siblings. Aunt Ruthie was a favorite to many nieces and nephews and a loyal friend of many. A life-long member of the Catholic Church, she lived her faith to its fullest. With a twinkle in her Irish blue eyes, she’d say, “I’ll see you in church if the windows are clean.” Visitation Fri. Oct. 13 4-8 p.m. at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th St. (U.S. Rt. 30, 3 blks E. of Western Ave.), Chicago Heights. Funeral mass Sat. Oct. 14, 1 p.m. St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 17951 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL. Interment at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, 19500 S Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials directed to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute or Shady Oaks Camp for People with Disabilities, Ill. For further service information contact 708-481-9230 or panozzobros.com.

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Kathy Taylor

Oct 13, 2023, 8:37 PM

Dobrez Family, We are so sorry for your loss and send our condolences. Ruthie was a joy from the day we met her. While we did not get a chance to see her very often she always made you feel welcome and included. I know mom enjoyed the times they were able to share and will welcome her with open arms in heaven. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Taylors Brad, Kathy, Anna The Laka's Angela and Matthew

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Mary Cowdery

Oct 11, 2023, 5:19 PM

To my sweet , funny godmother and her loving family, I am so very sorry I can't be with you at this time. I really should not travel. It is breaking my heart not to be able to say my goodbye and hug each and every one of you. Between the crazy car rides with your dad and all of the family parties, in Homewood and at the lake, I was raised with an abundance of love and giggles. Now is time to be good to yourselves. Even though your mom's passing was expected the absence of looking into her beautiful blue eyes will take your heart. The lessons learned from your folks has always been to make the best of life's hurdles in stride. Ken, James, Eleu and Aria are sending healing thoughts. Much love, Mary

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Jackie & Jim Millay

Oct 11, 2023, 2:45 PM

Our thoughts & prayers go out to all my cousins. I have great memories of going to Aunt Ruthie's & Uncle Dick's house in Michigan with all the family for weekends once a year. We all have been blessed to have such a wonderful family. Now all the family are together & we have many guardian angels watching over all of us. Jim & I are out of of town & won't be able to make the services. We are thinking of you. Fly with the angels Aunt Ruthie.

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Monica Lorton

Oct 10, 2023, 8:16 PM

Ruth was the kindest, sweetest, most angelic woman I have ever met. She was very loving and she and my dad, Aurelio Serafini, had 11 beautiful years together. She was a loving grandmother to our children and her stepchildren and their spouses loved her. It's very rare to find someone like her. We love you Ruth; thank you for loving us.

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Cindy Dobrez

Oct 10, 2023, 6:25 PM

All of the talk about nightmare mother-in-laws does not apply to me. I was blessed with a loving, sweet, funny, delightful MIL who asked me to call her Mom. She welcomed me with open arms and the day I married her son, I gained a large, crazy family who I am so grateful to call my own. Ruth embraced everyone she met and was the best grandmother to my daughters for which I will be ever grateful. It's hard for them to lose such a grandmother, but it's much worse to never have loved such a grandmother. They are lucky girls, as am I. Fair thee well, dear Mom.

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