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Ruth Seifert-Hedrick Obituary
Ruth I. Seifert-Hedrick
VIRDEN - Ruth I. Seifert- Hedrick, 103 of Virden, IL passed away Thursday February 28, 2013, at Sunrise Manor, Virden, IL.
Ruth was born Nov. 2, 1909, in Ashland, NE, a daughter of William and Nora (Hightshoe) Sullivan. She was married to Wilbert H. Seifert for 60 years and after his death married Omer Slightom and then Dr. Walter Hedrick. Ruth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Girard, IL, and a former member of the Home Extension and the Virden Women's Club. Ruth wintered in Texas for many years.
Surviving Ruth are her daughters, Evelyn (Ron) Cain-Carney and Betty (Robert) Cox both of Virden, IL; a stepson, Dr. Keith (Vicki) Hedrick of Carlinville, IL; sisters, Helen Lynn of Dallas, TX and Lorene Nation of Litchfield, IL; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grand-children; 4 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Ruth in death were her husbands, Wilbert Seifert, Omer Slightom and Dr. Walter Hedrick; sister, Opal Gale; brothers, Robert, Bill, Gerald and Donald Sullivan.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday, Mar. 2, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Girard, IL, with funeral services at 11 a.m. at the church. Officiating will be Rev. Keith GeRue with burial in Virden Cemetery, Virden, IL. Memorials may be made to the church. Please visit calvert-ferryfu-neralhomes.com to leave a comment for the family.
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for Ruth Seifert-Hedrick
Darla (Magee) Tolliver
March 17, 2013
In memory & in celebration of someone who made this world a brighter & better place......
Debbie & Jim Ringer
March 4, 2013
Betty & Evelyn and families,
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 4, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Vauna Snyder Stahl
March 4, 2013
Sorry for your loss....hoping your happy memories outweigh the sorrow..
Bobby and Nancy (Cain) Heriford
March 2, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Hold her memories in your heart and she will always be with you.
March 2, 2013
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing.
Kathy Price
Carl & Bonnie Ferrero
March 2, 2013
Betty we are so sorry for your loss. Carl & Bonnie
Shirley Springer
March 1, 2013
My sympathy are to you and your families. She was a sweetheart and someone who always liked to laugh and enjoy life.
March 1, 2013
Betty & Evelyn
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother lived a long full life. You have our deepest sympathy.
Jim & Carolyn Nuckols
Auburn, IL
March 1, 2013
Betty & Evelyn
So sorry for your loss. What a long wonderful life she had. You have our deepest sympathy.
Jim & Carolyn Nuckols
Auburn, IL
george and carol kruse
March 1, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Carroll & Betty Kreis
March 1, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 1, 2013
Sorry we are unable to attend the senrvice, we are at Craig's Don and Helen
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