Barbara A. Ruddy nee Mokrzycki, age 75, late of South Holland, IL, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Martin J. Ruddy. Devoted mother of Nancy (John) Boomsma, Karen Ruddy and Lori (Dave) Miller. Proud grandmother of 3. Dear sister of the late Rosalie Ralicki-Krizan. Visitation Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Prayer Service Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 9:00 a.m. from the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473 to St. Ann Church (3010 Ridge Road Lansing, IL 60438) for 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery - Calumet City, IL. Memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society (17060 S. Oak Park Ave. Tinley Park, IL 604773) or Alzheimers Association (8430 West Bryn Mawr Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60631) appreciated.