HAMPSHIRE - Ruth M. Getzelman, 80, passed away Saturday evening, May 7, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. She was born Feb. 18, 1936 in Campton Twp. the daughter of Carl Elmer and Gladys (Russell) Anderson. Ruth was a lifelong resident of the Burlington and Hampshire area and was a member of the 1953 Class of Burlington Central High School. Ruth married LeRoy Getzelman on June 12, 1954 at the Burlington Methodist Church where she was a lifelong member. Ruth had been the owner of The Bridal Shoppe by Ruth in Elgin for 26 years, retiring in 2011. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and quilting and especially traveling with her family. She was very proud of her family and was very supportive and involved in all her grandkids' activities. Surviving are her husband, LeRoy; three daughters, Faye (Maurice) Korthaus of Smithfield, KY, Gail (Lloyd) Stover of Lily Lake, Jill (Mike) Zumer of Chatham; 7 grandchildren, Fran (David) McCall, Wes Korthaus, Rob (Katie) Stover, Katie Stover, Scott Stover, Clint Zumer, and Bailey Zumer; two great-grandsons, Lane McCall, and Tommy Stover. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister Lucille Hosey. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, May 12 at the Burlington Methodist Church, corner of Center and South St. in Burlington. Burial will be in the Burlington Twp. Union Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, at the church from 3 to 8 pm and continues on Thursday prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30. The Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire is assisting the family. For info, 847-683-2711.
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from May 9 to May 10, 2016
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from May 9 to May 10, 2016
HAMPSHIRE - Ruth M. Getzelman, 80, passed away Saturday evening, May 7, 2016 in her home with her family by her side. She was born Feb. 18, 1936 in Campton Twp. the daughter of Carl Elmer and Gladys (Russell) Anderson. Ruth was a lifelong resident of the Burlington and Hampshire area and was a member of the 1953 Class of Burlington Central High School. Ruth married LeRoy Getzelman on June 12, 1954 at the Burlington Methodist Church where she was a lifelong member. Ruth had been the owner of The Bridal Shoppe by Ruth in Elgin for 26 years, retiring in 2011. She enjoyed sewing, crafting and quilting and especially traveling with her family. She was very proud of her family and was very supportive and involved in all her grandkids' activities. Surviving are her husband, LeRoy; three daughters, Faye (Maurice) Korthaus of Smithfield, KY, Gail (Lloyd) Stover of Lily Lake, Jill (Mike) Zumer of Chatham; 7 grandchildren, Fran (David) McCall, Wes Korthaus, Rob (Katie) Stover, Katie Stover, Scott Stover, Clint Zumer, and Bailey Zumer; two great-grandsons, Lane McCall, and Tommy Stover. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister Lucille Hosey. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, May 12 at the Burlington Methodist Church, corner of Center and South St. in Burlington. Burial will be in the Burlington Twp. Union Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, at the church from 3 to 8 pm and continues on Thursday prior to services from 9:30 to 10:30. The Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire is assisting the family. For info, 847-683-2711.
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from May 9 to May 10, 2016
Published in Chicago Suburban Daily Herald from May 9 to May 10, 2016
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