Ruth Padovich, age 93, of Oswego, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at The Grove of Fox Valley in Aurora, IL. She was born April 27, 1923 in Liverpool, IL, the daughter of Hugh and Maude nee McCracken Draper.
Ruth loved to work on word search puzzles and crosswords. She especially loved spending time with her dogs.
She is survived by her children Joseph (Michele) Padovich of R.I., Trudy Murray of Oswego, IL, Ed (Lisa) Padovich of Oswego, IL, grandchildren Micki (Jack) Panella, Joseph Padovich, Jr., Shannon (James) DeGiulio, Derrick Padovich, Trent Padovich, Raquel Padovich, great-grandchildren Robert Panella, Connor Padovich, Colin Padovich, Alexandria DeGiulio, Christian DeGiulio and her faithful companions, dogs Mocha and Bella.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Tony Joseph Padovich and brothers Sam and Jack Draper.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY, 1801 S. Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any local dog shelter. For information: 630/554-3888 or www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com