Ruth Leona Bales Obituary
In loving memory of Ruth Leona Bales of Waterloo, Illinois, born in Kewanee, Illinois, who departed this world on November 4, 2024 at the age of 90. Ruth Leona leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Leona Bales to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Isler and Julie Isler (Rogula); and her husband Carl. She is survived by: her son Craig Bales (Janice) of Columbia; and her grandchildren, Brent Bales (Katie Queen), Lyle Bales, Crystal Nolte (Tim), Justin Bingheim (Kim) and Jessica Robson (Derek). She is also survived by 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home and Cremation Services (3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Saturday, November 16th 2024 from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM at the Memory Cemetery (3412 Frank Scott Pkwy W, Belleville, IL 62223).
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
