Ruth H Butler Obituary (1923

Ruth H. Butler 89, of Blue Mound, passed away at 1:10 p.m., October 18, 2012 in Fair Havens Christian Home. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2012 in Keystone Cemetery, St. Jacob, IL. Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion is assisting the family with services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Blue Mound Fire Department or Keystone Cemetery. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com. Ruth was born March 13, 1923 in St. Jacob, IL the daughter of Edmund W. and Orrel L. (Freed) Ellis. She married Browder F. Butler on March 21, 1947. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2010. She was a retired Math and Latin Teacher from the Blue Mound High School. She was a graduate of Eastern Illinois University. Surviving is her son: Rodney Butler and his wife Sharon of Decatur; grandson: Jim Butler and his wife Beth of Forsyth; great grandchildren: Taylor and B.J. Butler. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and four sisters.