Lois Ruth Traughber Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lois Ruth Traughber of Decatur, Illinois, born in Cerro Gordo, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 91, on June 12, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Emery McBride and Ruth McBride (Cripe); her husband John Traughber; and her sisters, Velma Rebbe and Phyllis Lower.
She is survived by: her children, Melinda Schmitz (Larry) of Plainfield, IN, Sandra Burge (George Grimes) of San Antonio, TX, Shari Bruyn (Terry) of Findlay, IL, Terry Burge of Hoffman Estates, IL and Tim Burge (Michelle) of Arlington Heights, IL; and her siblings, Dale McBride (Jean) of Decatur, IL, Jim McBride (Shawn Sutter) of Stockton, CA, Carolyn Bailey of Ostrander, OH and Judi Van Matre of Decatur, IL. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, please donate a flock of chickens to Heifer International.
