Ruth Katherine Rushton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Katherine Rushton of Carlinville, Illinois, who passed away on December 21, 2020, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Henry Louis Persson and Freida Magdalene Persson; her husband Melvin Rushton; her children, Richard Rushton (Sara) of Bend, OR, Carol Miller of Carlinville, Kevin Rushton (Judy) of Bloomington, IL, Roger Rushton of Snellville, GA, Bradley Rushton (Janet) of Palatine, IL, David Rushton of Bend, OR, Karen Bishopp (Michael) of Blowing Rock, NC and Deborah McCaw (Len) of Elgin, IL.; her grandchildren, Ruth (Evan) of Elizabeth, Chris Rushton, Hannah Miller, Brant Rushton (Missy), Ryan Rushton (Jessica), Abbey Fairbanks (Jeremiah), Joel Rushton, Anthony, Taylor Rushton, Pierson Bishopp and Nate Rushton (Sandy); her great grandchildren, Keely Rushton, Lyla, Anya, Micah Fairbanks, Tristan and Zane Rushton; her grandmother Ruth; and her siblings, Carl Persson, Rudolph Persson, Margaret Kuntzman, Dorothea Holley and Minnie Bates.
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Benld Adopt-A-Pet, 807 Stewart Ave, Benld, IL 62009 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 S Danny Thomas Blvd, Memphis, TN 38105.
