Ruth V. Beard Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth V. Beard (Du Quoin, Illinois), born in Wendelin, Illinois, who passed away on January 17, 2019, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth V. Beard to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Anton Iffert and Viola Iffert (Kuhl); her spouse Norman Beard; and her brother Herb Iffert (Rita). She is survived by: her children, Debra Furlow (Gary) of Highland, IL, Kathy Scaglione (Kenneth) of Du Quoin, Steven Beard (Leslie) of Centralia and Janet George (Ray) of Tamaroa; her siblings, Betty June of Troy, IL, John Iffert (Mary) of Du Quoin and Dan Iffert (Carol) of Indiana; her grandchildren, Margie Furlow, Scott Furlow, Elizabeth Reid (Jared, Matthew Scaglione), Luke Scaglione (Lee, Joshua Beard), Ashley Campbell (Richie, Bryant George) and Brandon George (Chacy Sizemore); and her great grandchildren, Emelia Scaglione, Cora Scaglione, Abigail Scaglione, Shylaa Campbell, Rhett Campbell and Easton George. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and many neighbors and dear friends.