Dear Friends and Family of Ruth Lundy–

We sincerely hope that everyone is healthy and safe along with your family and loved ones. The past year has been one of challenges. On Sunday, March 21st, it will be one year since Mom left us. Never did our family think a year later the world would still not be safe enough for us to gather and celebrate our Mother's life and the blessings she brought to all of us.

As of this writing the State of Illinois is still restricting funerals and services to only 50 people and it is unknown when that restriction will be lifted. Due to this uncertainty and our desire to be safe, we've made the decision to live stream Ruth's celebration of life.

On April 10th at 1:30 pm CST, we will have a Celebration of Life for Ruth Lundy. The link to the livestream service will be firstpreswheaton.org/livestream . We hope you understand that this 'in-person' service is by invitation only, but we would be honored if you could join us remotely and honor our mother's life.

We would love to hear any stories, memories and thoughts you have of Ruth. If possible, please write your stories and send to Debbie.fajkus@gmail.com .  If you would like to make a short video with your stories or share pictures you have of Ruth you can do so by uploading them to this link https://photos.app.goo.gl/xV8cFijPmnGtJ9Do8 .  We'll try to use your stories, videos and the pictures as a part of the celebration of Ruth.  If you can make sure to share by April 5th, that will ensure we can include them in the celebration.

Should Illinois change the rules before April 10, 2021, we will open up the in-person service at First Presbyterian of Wheaton as well as continue streaming. I will send an update out if rules change.  I will also post updates on Ruth's Facebook page.

Thank you all again for the support and love you gave to our Mom. We miss her dearly; however, we remind ourselves that she is now free of the frustrations and limitations from Alzheimer's.



Love and sincere gratitude!

Ruth D. Lundy, age 88, a resident of Wheaton, IL passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2020. She was born December 12, 1931 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Raymond and Ethel (McCollum) Dressler.

Ruth grew up in Pennsylvania and received her Bachelor's in Business Administration from Geneva College in 1953. She moved to Chicago, IL after college where she met and married Lawrence Lundy. Ruth started her teaching career at Lake Park High School in Medinah, IL. In 1967, the Lundy family moved to Wheaton, IL. Ruth began teaching business classes in the Wheaton School District. Ruth was the faculty supervisor for Wheaton North DECA and loved her students. Ruth was Chairman of the Board for the Illinois Association of Business Professional from 1986-1993. She served as Board of Directors Secretary for DuPage Schools Credit Union from 1980-1993. In 1994, Ruth was awarded the Educator of the Year for Outstanding Service to Marketing Education. She earned her Masters of Education Degree in 1982. Ruth retired from teaching but continued to work in the Wheaton-Warrenville School District until 2010. Ruth loved to travel and take pictures of her adventures. Ruth was a dedicated member and Deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton. Ruth was highly involved with her grandchildren and her 'adopted' grandchildren. She was known and loved by many as 'Grandma Ruth'. Ruth moved to Wyndemere Senior Living in April 2018. For the last 18 months, Ruth was loved and cared for by the compassionate team at Westbridge Assisted Living.

Ruth is survived by her children Debbie Fajkus (Charlie), Glenn Lundy, Dale Lundy (Suzy); her grandchildren Tim Fajkus (Stephanie), Chad Fajkus (Emily) and Tammy Lundy (Jerry Zywczyk); great-grandchildren Mona Fajkus and Chance Fajkus; her brothers John Dressler (Karen), James Dressler (Suzanne) and Paul Dressler (Mary); several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and dear friends that were all very important to her.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or First Presbyterian Church of Wheaton .

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.