Ruth E. Boaz's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2020 in Altamont, Illinois

Ruth E. Boaz

March 4, 1934 - January 7, 2020 (85 years old)

Altamont, Illinois

Ruth E. Boaz's obituary , Passed away on January 7, 2020 in Altamont, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gieseking Funeral Home

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Ruth E. Boaz

March 4, 1934 - January 7, 2020 (85 years old)

Altamont, Illinois

Ruth E. Boaz Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth E. Boaz (Altamont, Illinois), who passed away on January 7, 2020, at the age of 85, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth E. Boaz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Wayne Higgs, Gilbert Higgs, Lyle Higgs, Eddie Higgs, Luella Goldsboro and Irene Tucker; her granddaughter Amanda Whitten; and her great grandchild Breanna Johnson.

She is survived by: her former husband Arthur Turner; her husband Lawrence Boaz; her children, Bill Turner, Patrick 'Dewey' Turner, Twila Johnson Lee (Jerry), Vickie Whitten and Kathy Whitten; her sister Rose Williams; her siblings-in-law, Mary Higgs and Charles Goldsboro; her stepdaughters, Melinda Ritchey and Diane Walker; and her grandchildren, Monica Fopay (Jon), Crystal Johnson, Dorsey Johnson, Jr., Tiffany Johnson, Valerie Lawhorn (Aaron), Melissa Whitten, Michael Whitten (Stephanie), Jessica Jorgensen (Micah), Cory Whitten, Hillary Rudolphi (Michael) and Priscilla Elliot. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gieseking Funeral Home



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Jan 10

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Gieseking Funeral Home
208 N 2nd St, Altamont, IL 62411

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Jan 11

Funeral service

Jackson Township Baptist Church
8458 E 875th Ave, Altamont, IL 62411

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