Ruby "Louise" Townzen's obituary , Passed away on February 15, 2025 in Granite City, Illinois

Ruby "Louise" Townzen

October 18, 1925 - February 15, 2025 (99 years old)

Granite City, Illinois

Ruby "Louise" Townzen's obituary , Passed away on February 15, 2025 in Granite City, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home

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Ruby "Louise" Townzen

October 18, 1925 - February 15, 2025 (99 years old)

Granite City, Illinois

Ruby Townzen Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruby Townzen of Granite City, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruby left this world on February 15, 2025 at the age of 99, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruby Townzen to show support.

She was predeceased by: her father Robert Randolph Corbett; her husbands, Loyd Brown and Chester Townzen; her daughters, Sondra Alice Brown and Gayloid Ledbetter; and her brothers, Robert "Bob" Corbett, Jack Corbett and James "Jim" Corbett.

She is survived by: her mother Ruby Alice Corbett (Whelling); her son Sam Brown (Linda) of Granite City, IL; her brother Steve Corbett (Pat); her grandchildren, Richard (Hope) and Sondra (Beth); her great grandchildren, Ryan Brown (Paige), Kyle Brown (Jordan), Luke Brown, Mike Brown and Katie Brown; and her great great grandchildren, Scarlett Brown, Emma Brown and Mia Brown. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Irwin Chapel (3960 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.

Memorial donations may be given to Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Irwin Chapel Funeral Home



Sat

Feb 22

Visitation

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Irwin Chapel
3960 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

Sat

Feb 22

Funeral service

3:00 PM

Irwin Chapel
3960 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040

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