Jo Ann Ruff

Jo Ann Ruff nee Wall. Age 86. Beloved wife of (the late William J. Ruff M.D.). Loving mother of (the late Mary Virginia Ruff Janovjak), Jo Ann (Tom) Wilde, Meg Ruff, Barbara (Tom) Weldon, Susan (Kevin) Cornwell, Betty (Phil) Purcell, Frank Ruff, Jacqueline “Jackie” (Mike) Roberts, Claudia Ruff M.D. (Steve M.D.) Klafeta and Bill (Rebecca) Ruff. Adored Nana of 33 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and four more on the way as of this morning! Dear daughter of the late Frank J. Wall M.D. and Holly Wall. Cherished sister of Larry (Kathy) Wall, Ginny (Mike) Raftery, Terry DDS (Marilouise) Wall, John “Murph” (the late Caryl) Wall (the late Frank Wall) (the late Mary Helen (the late Larry Connelly), the late Betty Jane, (the late Jim O’Toole). Beautiful & caring aunt of many nieces & nephews. Please note the following is private for Jo Ann’s immediate family only and a public celebration of Jo Ann’s love for life, family and friends will be held at a later date. The Ruff family appreciates your understanding and thanks you for your love and condolences. Visitation Tuesday 10:00 am until time of Mass of Christian burial at 11:30 am. at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church. Jo Ann will be laid to rest beside the love of her life, Bill, at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please pre-register to attend Our Lady of the woods at ourladyofthewoods.org. The Mass of Christian burial will be live-streamed at https://youtu.be/frl9pzAszgk In lieu of flowers donations to Misericordia Home 6300 North Ridge, Chicago IL 60660.