Ruth Baxter

RUTH 'MORMOR' BAXTER, 87 ROCKFORD - Ruth "MorMor" Baxter, 87, a lifelong resident of Rockford, died Sunday, May 29, 2011. Born Feb. 6, 1924 to Albin and Esther (Johnson) Kjellstrom, she went on to graduate from Rockford East High School. She was united in marriage to Lowell Baxter on Oct. 7, 1944, and four children blessed this marriage. She led an active life raising children, being a Scout leader, and working alongside Lowell on their farm. She worked for many years as a secretary for the Rockford School District and was an involved member of Alpine Lutheran Church. Her greatest loves were her flower garden and family, which extended down to great-grandchildren. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage and was well-known for her rice pudding recipe. She had a kind heart and warm spirit and was loved by all who met her. She is survived by her husband, Lowell; daughters, Sherrilyn (James) Oros and Janette (Mark) Aschim; daughter-in-law, Barb Baxter; son-in-law, Richard (Kathy) Brown; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and sister, Louise Hemenway. She was predeceased by her son, Gary Baxter; daughter, Beverly Brown; and grandsons, Jason Oros and Brandon Baxter. Service at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, at Alpine Lutheran Church, 5001 Forest View Ave., Rockford, with visitation from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Alpine Lutheran School or to the donor's choice in Ruth's name. Arrangements by Olson Funeral & Cremation Services Ltd. To share a memory or send a condolence, please visit olsonfh .com.