Urbana, Illinois
Dec 26, 1946 – Dec 31, 2025 (Age 79)
Urbana - Ruth A. Christians, 79, of Urbana passed away Saturday (Jan. 31, 2026) leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience and devotion to her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph and Lorene Christians; and son, Shawn Brenner.
Ruth is survived by her daughter,...
Read MoreWe lived right down the road from Rudy in Elmer heaters farm house.We lived there for 11 and a half years. Phil, Vickie, Amy and Julie Phelps. I do remember Ruth. I think my kids went to school with Shawn. My Phil died 5 years ago. Please accept my sympathy. Helen Heater was Phil's aunt.
Vickie Wimmer Phelps (Phil)
February 11, 2026 | Friend
May the Wind always be at your back and the Sun in your face. You will always be remembered.
Daniel Duitsman
February 07, 2026 | Family
I am so sorry to hear of Ruth´s passing. She was with my family after my brother passed as Shawn and my brother Phil were very dear friends for many many years. May she rest in peace. Sending her family our deepest condolences.
Terry Fitzgerald O´Neill
February 07, 2026 | Friend
O dear Ruth, Paperwork without you will never be the same. I know your now free of pain. My prayers are with your family. Hope you are enjoying your peach drink with your family and friends in heaven whom have went before us.
Stacy Bergmeier
February 05, 2026 | Friend
