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Ruth E. Mathis

February 6, 1917 — January 11, 2013

Ruth E. Mathis, 95 of Ancona passed away Friday evening (Jan. 11th) at her home.
Following cremation, a graveside service will be held at a later date at the Ancona Cemetery.
Winterrowd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ruth was born on February 6, 1917 in Streator to Albert and Bessie (Kennedy) Wonders.
She married Robert A. Mathis on December 24, 1938 he passed away on March 12, 1989.
Surviving are daughters Helen Hays of Ancona, Gayle (Ron) McBeath of Pontiac, 6 grandchildren, Teri Fitzmaurice, Jack Hys, James Sharbono, LaDonna Encinia, Robert Hays and Robert McBeath, 11 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren, brother Gene Wonders of Pontiac and several nieces and nephews.
Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Kenneth and sister Helen Fulkerson.
She retired as Postmistress from the Ancona Post Office and Paris Garder Factory, member of the Central Church of Christ, Pleasant Hour Club and the monthly Kanasta Club and attended Streator High School.
Ruth enjoyed crocheting for her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchldren
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude’s Children Hospital in Memphis, TN

Winterrowd-Hagi Funeral Home
305 S. Park St.
Streator, IL  61364
815-672-2703
www.winterrowdfh.com
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