Ruth Ann Coleman, age 76, a resident of Joliet since 1962, passed away, Friday, June 17, 2016.
She was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin and spent her childhood on a farm in Gillingham, Wisconsin.
Ruth was a kind-hearted wife, mother to four boys, grandmother and friend to a number of special people. Investing her time in all, including her immediate and extended family, Ottawa ST UMC, Dorcas-Priscilla Circle Group and the 'Lunch Bunch' of retired Joliet teachers. Ruth always gave encouragement to her children and grandchildren, cheering them on to their achievements.
A student a North Central College which was paused by marriage and attention to raising her family, Ruth was a graduate of St. Francis University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.
Beginning her teaching career in 1985, she taught 4th and 5th grades at Thomas Jefferson and Carl Sandburg Schools in Joliet for over 20 years.
Ruth was a trailblazer in the use of emergent technology in the classroom, which was only exceeded by her love for books and reading. In 2000, she was presented with the Larry Stilgebauer Award.
Recognized in the community, many might have bumped into her at the Library, the theatre or on a bicycle ride. A local business owner with her husband, Ruth was a member and former President of the Will County Reading Council, officer of the Illinois Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and co-founder of the Joliet Y.M.C.A. Bicycle Club.
Survived by her four sons, Jason of Joliet, Scott (Kathy) of Shorewood, Tom (Lydia) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Bill (Meg) of Chicago; five grandchildren Ryan (Alli), Eric, Abbey, Megan Ruth and Elana; in-laws, step-sisters Barbara and Shirley, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents Theron and Helen Gillingham, step-mother Frances and brothers Wendell, Willis and Sterling.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Wednesday, June 22nd at 12 Noon. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park II. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated, Visitation Wednesday from 9:30 AM until the time of services.
She was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin and spent her childhood on a farm in Gillingham, Wisconsin.
Ruth was a kind-hearted wife, mother to four boys, grandmother and friend to a number of special people. Investing her time in all, including her immediate and extended family, Ottawa ST UMC, Dorcas-Priscilla Circle Group and the 'Lunch Bunch' of retired Joliet teachers. Ruth always gave encouragement to her children and grandchildren, cheering them on to their achievements.
A student a North Central College which was paused by marriage and attention to raising her family, Ruth was a graduate of St. Francis University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.
Beginning her teaching career in 1985, she taught 4th and 5th grades at Thomas Jefferson and Carl Sandburg Schools in Joliet for over 20 years.
Ruth was a trailblazer in the use of emergent technology in the classroom, which was only exceeded by her love for books and reading. In 2000, she was presented with the Larry Stilgebauer Award.
Recognized in the community, many might have bumped into her at the Library, the theatre or on a bicycle ride. A local business owner with her husband, Ruth was a member and former President of the Will County Reading Council, officer of the Illinois Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and co-founder of the Joliet Y.M.C.A. Bicycle Club.
Survived by her four sons, Jason of Joliet, Scott (Kathy) of Shorewood, Tom (Lydia) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Bill (Meg) of Chicago; five grandchildren Ryan (Alli), Eric, Abbey, Megan Ruth and Elana; in-laws, step-sisters Barbara and Shirley, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents Theron and Helen Gillingham, step-mother Frances and brothers Wendell, Willis and Sterling.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Wednesday, June 22nd at 12 Noon. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park II. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated, Visitation Wednesday from 9:30 AM until the time of services.
Ruth Ann Coleman, age 76, a resident of Joliet since 1962, passed away, Friday, June 17, 2016.
She was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin and spent her childhood on a farm in Gillingham, Wisconsin.
Ruth was a kind-hearted wife, mother to four boys, grandmother and friend to a number of special people. Investing her time in all, including her immediate and extended family, Ottawa ST UMC, Dorcas-Priscilla Circle Group and the 'Lunch Bunch' of retired Joliet teachers. Ruth always gave encouragement to her children and grandchildren, cheering them on to their achievements.
A student a North Central College which was paused by marriage and attention to raising her family, Ruth was a graduate of St. Francis University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.
Beginning her teaching career in 1985, she taught 4th and 5th grades at Thomas Jefferson and Carl Sandburg Schools in Joliet for over 20 years.
Ruth was a trailblazer in the use of emergent technology in the classroom, which was only exceeded by her love for books and reading. In 2000, she was presented with the Larry Stilgebauer Award.
Recognized in the community, many might have bumped into her at the Library, the theatre or on a bicycle ride. A local business owner with her husband, Ruth was a member and former President of the Will County Reading Council, officer of the Illinois Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and co-founder of the Joliet Y.M.C.A. Bicycle Club.
Survived by her four sons, Jason of Joliet, Scott (Kathy) of Shorewood, Tom (Lydia) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Bill (Meg) of Chicago; five grandchildren Ryan (Alli), Eric, Abbey, Megan Ruth and Elana; in-laws, step-sisters Barbara and Shirley, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents Theron and Helen Gillingham, step-mother Frances and brothers Wendell, Willis and Sterling.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Wednesday, June 22nd at 12 Noon. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park II. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated, Visitation Wednesday from 9:30 AM until the time of services.
She was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin and spent her childhood on a farm in Gillingham, Wisconsin.
Ruth was a kind-hearted wife, mother to four boys, grandmother and friend to a number of special people. Investing her time in all, including her immediate and extended family, Ottawa ST UMC, Dorcas-Priscilla Circle Group and the 'Lunch Bunch' of retired Joliet teachers. Ruth always gave encouragement to her children and grandchildren, cheering them on to their achievements.
A student a North Central College which was paused by marriage and attention to raising her family, Ruth was a graduate of St. Francis University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education.
Beginning her teaching career in 1985, she taught 4th and 5th grades at Thomas Jefferson and Carl Sandburg Schools in Joliet for over 20 years.
Ruth was a trailblazer in the use of emergent technology in the classroom, which was only exceeded by her love for books and reading. In 2000, she was presented with the Larry Stilgebauer Award.
Recognized in the community, many might have bumped into her at the Library, the theatre or on a bicycle ride. A local business owner with her husband, Ruth was a member and former President of the Will County Reading Council, officer of the Illinois Delta Kappa Gamma Society, and co-founder of the Joliet Y.M.C.A. Bicycle Club.
Survived by her four sons, Jason of Joliet, Scott (Kathy) of Shorewood, Tom (Lydia) of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Bill (Meg) of Chicago; five grandchildren Ryan (Alli), Eric, Abbey, Megan Ruth and Elana; in-laws, step-sisters Barbara and Shirley, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents Theron and Helen Gillingham, step-mother Frances and brothers Wendell, Willis and Sterling.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Wednesday, June 22nd at 12 Noon. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park II. Memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated, Visitation Wednesday from 9:30 AM until the time of services.
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