Ruth J. Janda, age 84, of Canton, MI, formerly of Western Springs, IL, passed away on July 21, 2006. She was the loving wife of the late Benjamin; the beloved mother of David (Libby) Janda; cherished grandmother of Allison and Kathryn; and devoted sister of Evelyn Milcezny. She is also survived by cousins Vivian Rice, Kevin Rice and Lorraine Stanek. As a proud graduate of the University of Illinois “The Fighting Illini!!”, she taught History in Chicago Public High Schools. Ruth was integral in the establishment of the B.H. Janda Construction Company. Funeral will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home, First and Grant Streets, Hinsdale, with visitation Saturday, 9 a.m., until the service. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Forest Park, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Institute for Preventative Sports Medicine, P.O. Box 7032, Ann Arbor, MI 48107. To leave a message of condolence visit www.vermeulenfuneralhome.com.
