RUBY FAYE KOOTSTRA

Ruby Faye Kootstra of Island Lake Ruby Kootstra was born Aug. 31, 1920, in Wichita, Kansas. She passed away Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, at her home in Island Lake. In addition to being a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Ruby faithfully served the Wauconda School District as a teacher for nearly three decades. Ruby also enjoyed playing the piano and organ for her church, family and friends, and her melodies will be missed. Ruby is survived by her husband, Peter, whom she married Feb. 24, 1979, in Island Lake; her sons, Robert (Sandy) Nellis, Garold (Katherine) Nellis, Randy (Pamela) Nellis, Willie (Anna) Kootstra and Albert (Patricia) Kootstra; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and "Wispy" her cat. The family will be receiving friends Saturday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. until the time of memorial service at 11 a.m. at the Federated Church of Wauconda, 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 405, Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. For more information visit www.WindridgeFuneralHome.com or call 847-639-2191.