Ruth Lauf Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 23, 2018, at the age of 88, Ruth Lauf (Wenona, 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, Henry Joseph and Kathryn Schmillen (Patton); her husband Bud; and her son-in-law Bill Nicholson. She is survived by : her children, Rose M. Nicholson of Wenona, John Lauf (Marianne) of Wenona, William "Bill" Lauf of Wenona and James "Tiger" Lauf (Leanne) of Wenona; her grandchildren, Joe Lauf (Kyra), Leslie Petersen (Curt), Audie Lauf and Chance Lauf; her great grandchildren, Lucia, Lane, Isabella and Savannah; her sister Marian Norwood; and her sister-in-law Shirley Lauf Johnson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Wenona Bond Library, 208 S. Chestnut St., Wenona, IL 61377.