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Ruth Wilson

Godfrey |

Ruth Ann Wilson, 76, passed away at 10:06 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Integrity Health Care of Godfrey.

She was born in Alton on November 4, 1941, the daughter of the late John and Beulah (Casey) Eichorn.

She married James L. Wilson on April 15, 1961. He survives.

Ruth worked for St. Joseph Hospital as a cashier. She was a lifetime member of Saints Peter and Paul until 1995 and then became a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church from 1995 until her passing. Ruth was a real people person who always prayed for others and she loved feeding birds.

She is survived by her husband, James; one son, Dennis (Linda) Wilson of St. Louis, MO; one brother, Paul Lewis of St. Charles, MO; and eight grandchildren, Priscilla, Marjorie, Jayson, Jennifer, Holly, Rachael, Jamie and Thomas Wilson.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son, Thomas Wilson; and her brother, John Eichorn Jr.

A Prayer Service will be held at 3:45 prior to the visitation.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church with Fr. Steve Janoski as celebrant.

Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.

Memorials may be made to Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School.

Condolences may be found online at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com


Obit Provided By:
Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Home

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