Ruth E. Melco, nee Oeser, age 91, beloved wife of the late Steve "Bob" Melco (1985). Loving mother of Cheryl Melco and the late Robert and the late Gary. Dear mother-in-law of Joan Cheak. Cherished grandmother of Janice, Aaron, Steven, Stacy and Tanya. Dearest great-grandmother of many, including Jacob, Sophie, Ellie and Cooper. Dear sister of Joseph (Marcy) Oeser and the late Eleanor (late Jerry) Klauzek, the late Florence "Babe" (late Charlie) Pakale and the late Mildred (late John) Demer. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was a fun-loving, devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She thoroughly enjoyed spending time with her family and she will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

Visitation Monday, February 20, 2017 from 3-8PM. Funeral Service Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL.

Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice, 250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431 appreciated.

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400