Ruth M. Spitson's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2020 in Harvard, Illinois

Ruth M. Spitson

January 6, 1922 - August 23, 2020 (98 years old)

Harvard, Illinois

Ruth M. Spitson's obituary , Passed away on August 23, 2020 in Harvard, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home

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Ruth M. Spitson

January 6, 1922 - August 23, 2020 (98 years old)

Harvard, Illinois

Ruth M. Spitson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth M. Spitson (Harvard, Illinois), born in Leroy, Indiana, who passed away on August 23, 2020, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth M. Spitson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Gardiner and Sarah Elsie Howe II (Hudson); her spouse H. Richard Spitson; and her siblings, Bill Howe (Kathleen), Victor Howe (Pat), Edward G. Howe III (Lois), Helen Millhouse (Jake), Alice Palmer and Esther Mun (Al).

She is survived by: her children, Barbara Bettler (Charles) of The Villages, FL, Steven Spitson of Woodstock and Howard Spitson (Joyce) of Harvard; her grandchildren, Christopher, Michelle, Michael, Jodi, John, Caryn, Andy, Brant and Cali; her great grandchildren, Evan, Ryder, Megan, Walter, Mason, Jaedin, Eann, Allison, Lily and Amani; and her brother-in-law Boyd Palmer of Bar Harbor, ME..

All in attendance are required to wear face masks and practice social distancing.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home



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Aug 28

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Chapel of Mt. Auburn Cemetery
20501 E Brink St, Harvard, IL 60033

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Aug 28

Memorial service

Mt. Auburn Cemetery
20501 E Brink St, Harvard, IL 60033

Fri

Aug 28

Graveside service

Chapel of Mt. Auburn Cemetery
20501 E Brink St, Harvard, IL 60033

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