Ruth Englehart Obituary

RUTH ENGLEHART , age 94, of Collinsville, Ill., passed away, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in The Villages, Fla. She was born in Hunlock Creek, to the late Luther and Cora (nee Cragle) Kester. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Englehart and three sisters, Maude Wildoner, Leah Wildoner and Mable Whitsell. Ruth is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Dan Hayden of The Villages, Florida. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Troy, Ill., Camelot Bowl Senior League and Friends of the Collinsville Historical Museum. A memorial service will be held in Sweet Valley at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Villagers for Hospice, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages, FL 32162.

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Published by Times Leader on Jan. 28, 2012.

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