Joan E. Ruse, age 81, of Orland Park, formerly of Flossmoor. Beloved wife of Ronald Ruse. Loving mother of James (Jeannine) Ruse and Deidre Croce. Cherished grandmother of Brennan, Daniel and Ryan. Dear sister of the late Fr. James Reihle CSC, Albert Louis Riehle, Bunny Spires, Peggy Buckley and Paul Buckley. Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Avid Genealogist and Notre Dame Fan. Visitation Monday 3-8 pm at the Ryan Funeral Home 18022 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Funeral Tuesday 9:30 am prayers at the Funeral Home then to St. Joseph Church for Mass at 10am. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL