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Ruth E. Metzger

Springfield, Illinois

1938 - 2016 (Age 77)

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DIED
February 22, 2016
AGE
77
LOCATION
Springfield, Illinois

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VANCIL-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME Obituary

PETERSBURG, IL – Ruth E. Metzger, 77, passed away Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center.

She was born July 26, 1938, to Roy and Josephine (Yuroff) Vogel. She married Robert W. Metzger on Jan. 26, 1957, in Springfield.

Ruth was a licensed real estate broker and...

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sorry to here about your loss.
love sister stark

Dear Metzger sons Mark,Paul and Tim and your wives and Ruths beloved Grandchildren.
We in Merrill WI will greatly miss and have missed the wonderful hospitality of both your Mom and Dad as they chose to build a cottage in the Northwoods. Many wonderful cards games and Meals were enjoyed. And I'm sure the fishing stories will live on and on. But your Mothers faithful example of Loyal service to Our God Jehovah is not only recalled by us but is safely kept in Jehovah's memory. The yellow...

She will be missed by many, but will not be
Forgotten...Heb 6:10

Ruth was my first Mother-Inlaw for nearly 18 years. She was a wonderful woman and as to being a grandma I could not have asked for a better one then her. I will always remember one of her favorite quotes or sayings she would say, NO BIGGIE! LOL! She will be missed just like the rest that have gone before her. R.I.P. Ruth, Love Shell

I am sorry to hear about Ruth passing she was a very nice person, please accept our sympathy.

roger & Janice McKee

Ruth was my first boss, my first job, and a good friend. You have my deepest sympathies for your loss. She loved her family so much and had the biggest heart of just about anyone I have ever met. She will be greatly missed. Sincerely, Karen Zeiger Willis

My condolences to you and your families. Ruth was one of my best friends from high school. I would meet her at her house and we would walk to school together. I will miss her dearly.
Linda (Cikas) McIntyre

Mark, Paul & Tim:

Please accept our sincere sympathy on the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts are for all of you.