Ruth Viola Blette Obituary
We are sad to announce that on January 2, 2024, at the age of 102, Ruth Viola Blette of Jacksonville, Illinois, born in Palatine, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Hazel Steege and Edmond Steege; her spouse Loren "Paul" Blette; her brothers, Edmond and David Steege; and her son Russell Blette.
She is survived by: her children, Nancy Bartlett (Mike) of Jacksonville, Lori Schone (Greg) of Arenzville and Richard Blette of Yorkville, IL; her daughter-in-law Donna Dearinger of San Jose, California; her grandchildren, Jessica Brown (Jason), Jacquie Bartlett (Randy Jackson) of Jacksonville, Nick Blette (Jen), Matt Blette (Katie) of St. Charles, Jennifer Johnson (Jay), Rachel Douin of Petersburg, Jodi Bangert (Nolan) of Lakeville and Paul Schone (Julia) of Magnolia, Delaware; her great grandchildren, Jacob, Jonas, Jase, Jaxon Brown, Skylar Jackson, Rowyn Blette, Leah Stander, Landon, Emsley, Hadley Johnson, Oliver, Isaac, Evelyn Bangert, Brycen, Blake, Kyler, Owen Schone and Emerson Douin; and her friend Big Band.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Our Saviour School in Jacksonville, IL.
