Ruth Davis Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth Davis (Smithton, Illinois), who passed away on July 5, 2022 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Cedric "Lyle" Davis; her daughter Rogina Cusic; and her close friend Jim Berends. She is survived by: her brother John Maxwell of Quincy, IL; her children, Maxwell Davis (Terry Soave) of Ann Arbor, MI, Janet Parker (Scott) of Belleville, IL and Kathryn Davis of Denver, CO; her grandchildren, Whitney Profumo (Stephen), Rebekah Kinzel (Keith), Kristin Haas (Jeffrey), Carson Parker (Whitney), Ryan Cusic (Christina), Jenna Cusic (Marv Berg), Trevor Loew, Samantha Loew and Jack Loew; her great grandchildren, Matthew, Emma Drury, Livia, Britlyn Kinzel, Ian Cappello, Savannah, Izzy Haas, Frederick Parker, Jasmine and Levi Cusic; and her friend Rick Dillon.

In the last couple years she managed to beat Covid TWICE and dealt with the effects of a stroke affecting her right side.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S Illinois Street, Belleville, IL 62220.