She was born February 12, 1927 in Hanover, Township the daughter of John and Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Kirchner.
Ruth worked for Kraft Foods, Galena, Morrison Foundry, Dubuque and Market House State of Illinois until her retirement.
She loved her time spent outdoors.
Ruth is survived by several nieces and nephews, a special niece, Stella (Keith) Teasdale of Galena.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, Katherine, Lillian, Irene, Mae, Anna and Della, six brothers, John, Ernest, George, Adam, Charles and James, and her special friend, Helen Shannon.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Koenigs, the staff at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community and Hospice of Dubuque your care and compassion will never be forgotten.
Funeral service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena and where friends may call after 9 AM at the chapel until time of service.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
She was born February 12, 1927 in Hanover, Township the daughter of John and Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Kirchner.
Ruth worked for Kraft Foods, Galena, Morrison Foundry, Dubuque and Market House State of Illinois until her retirement.
She loved her time spent outdoors.
Ruth is survived by several nieces and nephews, a special niece, Stella (Keith) Teasdale of Galena.
She was preceded in death by her parents, six sisters, Katherine, Lillian, Irene, Mae, Anna and Della, six brothers, John, Ernest, George, Adam, Charles and James, and her special friend, Helen Shannon.
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Koenigs, the staff at Galena Stauss Senior Care Community and Hospice of Dubuque your care and compassion will never be forgotten.
Funeral service will be 11 AM, Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at the Furlong Funeral Chapel, Galena and where friends may call after 9 AM at the chapel until time of service.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
Family Members
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May Rose Kirchner Gill
1896–1934
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Emma Lillian Kirchner Sanderson
1897–1966
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John Robert Kirchner
1902–1936
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George William Kirchner
1907–1945
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Della Rose Kirchner Chapman
1908–1949
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Adam T. Kirchner
1910–1981
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Charles Sherman Kirchner
1911–1971
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Ernest P. Kirchner
1914–1972
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Anna I Kirchner Greene
1917–1992
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James Samuel Kirchner
1921–1984
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