Ruth N. Gerardi nee Nohstadt age 78. Beloved Wife of Frank S. for 52 wonderful years. Loving Mother of Julie Gerardi, Jeneen (James) Fitzgerald, Michael (Mary) and Glenn (Monica) Gerardi.Cherished Grandmother of Daniel, Matthew, Kathryn, Katie and Nathaniel. Dear Sister of Walter Jr. (Donna) Nohstadt. Loving Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews. Trusted friend and confidant to many. Visitation Thursday October 10 from 3 to 9:00 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. Funeral Friday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home and then will proceed to St. Zachary Church in Des Plaines for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. In Lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org would be appreciated.