Ruth Elizabeth Nix
Ruth E. Nix, almost 104, of Dixon died Monday June 10, 2019, at Heritage Square in Dixon.
She was born June 19, 1915, in Geneva, the only child of Fred and Louise (Hammel) Schwarz who owned a meat market in Elburn, IL
She attended the University of Illinois for two years, majoring in home economics and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
She married the love of her life, Charles on May 5, 1939 in McHenry, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her son, Donald and her grandson, Matthew Maresh.
Although Ruth never worked outside the home, she did pursue several in-home businesses including selling greeting cards and make-up. She greatly enjoyed playing cards and spent many hours involved in various Bridge clubs. She was a wonderful cook and often invited guests for meals. All of her grandchildren received baby blankets crocheted by her. She enjoyed crafts, bowling, entertaining, bank trips, cooking, sewing, and traveling extensively in the United States and abroad.
She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Dixon and the Lee County Home Extension for many years.
Survivors include her son, Jerry (Claire) Nix; her daughter, Rosemary (Daniel) Maresh; six grandchildren, Marc (Allison) Nix, Fr. David Nix, Michael (Brenda) Nix, Megan (Luke) Wiedel, Monica (Mark) Browning, and Cynthia Moore; 13 great-grandchildren, Ruthie, Kyle, Adelaide, Zaley, Anna Ruth (born on Ruth's 100th birthday), Naomi, Abbigale, Benjamin, Jamison, Josefina, Cameron, Miles, and Treyson.
Special thanks to Dr. Appenheimer and to the staff of Heritage Square, Ruth's home for 18 years, and to Serenity Hospice.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday June 12, 2019 at 2:00 PM at St Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.
Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Following the burial an ice cream social will be held at Heritage Square. Donations in Ruth's name can be made to Heritage Square or to the charity of the donor's choice
Jones Funeral Homes
Ruth E. Nix, almost 104, of Dixon died Monday June 10, 2019, at Heritage Square in Dixon.
She was born June 19, 1915, in Geneva, the only child of Fred and Louise (Hammel) Schwarz who owned a meat market in Elburn, IL
She attended the University of Illinois for two years, majoring in home economics and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
She married the love of her life, Charles on May 5, 1939 in McHenry, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her son, Donald and her grandson, Matthew Maresh.
Although Ruth never worked outside the home, she did pursue several in-home businesses including selling greeting cards and make-up. She greatly enjoyed playing cards and spent many hours involved in various Bridge clubs. She was a wonderful cook and often invited guests for meals. All of her grandchildren received baby blankets crocheted by her. She enjoyed crafts, bowling, entertaining, bank trips, cooking, sewing, and traveling extensively in the United States and abroad.
She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Dixon and the Lee County Home Extension for many years.
Survivors include her son, Jerry (Claire) Nix; her daughter, Rosemary (Daniel) Maresh; six grandchildren, Marc (Allison) Nix, Fr. David Nix, Michael (Brenda) Nix, Megan (Luke) Wiedel, Monica (Mark) Browning, and Cynthia Moore; 13 great-grandchildren, Ruthie, Kyle, Adelaide, Zaley, Anna Ruth (born on Ruth's 100th birthday), Naomi, Abbigale, Benjamin, Jamison, Josefina, Cameron, Miles, and Treyson.
Special thanks to Dr. Appenheimer and to the staff of Heritage Square, Ruth's home for 18 years, and to Serenity Hospice.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday June 12, 2019 at 2:00 PM at St Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.
Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Following the burial an ice cream social will be held at Heritage Square. Donations in Ruth's name can be made to Heritage Square or to the charity of the donor's choice
Jones Funeral Homes
Ruth Elizabeth Nix
Ruth E. Nix, almost 104, of Dixon died Monday June 10, 2019, at Heritage Square in Dixon.
She was born June 19, 1915, in Geneva, the only child of Fred and Louise (Hammel) Schwarz who owned a meat market in Elburn, IL
She attended the University of Illinois for two years, majoring in home economics and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
She married the love of her life, Charles on May 5, 1939 in McHenry, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her son, Donald and her grandson, Matthew Maresh.
Although Ruth never worked outside the home, she did pursue several in-home businesses including selling greeting cards and make-up. She greatly enjoyed playing cards and spent many hours involved in various Bridge clubs. She was a wonderful cook and often invited guests for meals. All of her grandchildren received baby blankets crocheted by her. She enjoyed crafts, bowling, entertaining, bank trips, cooking, sewing, and traveling extensively in the United States and abroad.
She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Dixon and the Lee County Home Extension for many years.
Survivors include her son, Jerry (Claire) Nix; her daughter, Rosemary (Daniel) Maresh; six grandchildren, Marc (Allison) Nix, Fr. David Nix, Michael (Brenda) Nix, Megan (Luke) Wiedel, Monica (Mark) Browning, and Cynthia Moore; 13 great-grandchildren, Ruthie, Kyle, Adelaide, Zaley, Anna Ruth (born on Ruth's 100th birthday), Naomi, Abbigale, Benjamin, Jamison, Josefina, Cameron, Miles, and Treyson.
Special thanks to Dr. Appenheimer and to the staff of Heritage Square, Ruth's home for 18 years, and to Serenity Hospice.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday June 12, 2019 at 2:00 PM at St Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.
Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Following the burial an ice cream social will be held at Heritage Square. Donations in Ruth's name can be made to Heritage Square or to the charity of the donor's choice
Jones Funeral Homes
Ruth E. Nix, almost 104, of Dixon died Monday June 10, 2019, at Heritage Square in Dixon.
She was born June 19, 1915, in Geneva, the only child of Fred and Louise (Hammel) Schwarz who owned a meat market in Elburn, IL
She attended the University of Illinois for two years, majoring in home economics and was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
She married the love of her life, Charles on May 5, 1939 in McHenry, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 16, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her son, Donald and her grandson, Matthew Maresh.
Although Ruth never worked outside the home, she did pursue several in-home businesses including selling greeting cards and make-up. She greatly enjoyed playing cards and spent many hours involved in various Bridge clubs. She was a wonderful cook and often invited guests for meals. All of her grandchildren received baby blankets crocheted by her. She enjoyed crafts, bowling, entertaining, bank trips, cooking, sewing, and traveling extensively in the United States and abroad.
She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Dixon and the Lee County Home Extension for many years.
Survivors include her son, Jerry (Claire) Nix; her daughter, Rosemary (Daniel) Maresh; six grandchildren, Marc (Allison) Nix, Fr. David Nix, Michael (Brenda) Nix, Megan (Luke) Wiedel, Monica (Mark) Browning, and Cynthia Moore; 13 great-grandchildren, Ruthie, Kyle, Adelaide, Zaley, Anna Ruth (born on Ruth's 100th birthday), Naomi, Abbigale, Benjamin, Jamison, Josefina, Cameron, Miles, and Treyson.
Special thanks to Dr. Appenheimer and to the staff of Heritage Square, Ruth's home for 18 years, and to Serenity Hospice.
Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday June 12, 2019 at 2:00 PM at St Anne Catholic Church in Dixon.
Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Dixon. Following the burial an ice cream social will be held at Heritage Square. Donations in Ruth's name can be made to Heritage Square or to the charity of the donor's choice
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