Ruby L. Bishop

Ruby L. Bishop obituary, Galesburg, IL

Ruby L. Bishop

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1007 North G Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

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1007 North G Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

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6

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Ruby Bishop Obituary

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Ruby L Bishop,96, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Canton, Lewistown, and Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 5:03 am, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

Ruby was born October 21, 1928, in Cuba, IL, the daughter of Claude and Cora (Agnew) Hopkins. She was raised and educated in Cuba graduating from Cuba High School in 1947.

She married Leland “Doc” Bishop on June 21, 1947, in Rushville, IL. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2011.

Ruby was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Kirkwood Senior Citizens and the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood.

She is survived by her daughter, Linda (Chuck) Michael of Monmouth, IL; her son, Andy (Kay) Bishop of DuQuoin, IL; grandchildren, Carey Aten, Corey (Molly) Aten, Dustin Bishop, Makaela King, Lucas (Kristen) Michael, Melanie (Adam) Jenkins, Clinton (Sarah) Smith; 12 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandsons; daughter-in-law, Sueanne Bishop of Boynton Beach, FL; brother, Tom Hopkins of Girard, IL; numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, her son, Gary Bishop; 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Interment will be at Maryville Cemetery, Bryant, IL. Visitation will be prior to the services Wednesday morning from 10:00-11:00 am at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Kirkwood. Online condolences may be left at www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.

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McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory - Monmouth

1007 N G St P.O. Box 444, Monmouth, IL 61462

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Upcoming Events

Aug

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory

1007 North G Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

Send Flowers

Aug

6

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

McGuire and Davies Funeral Home

1007 North G Street, Monmouth, IL 61462

Send Flowers

Aug

6

Interment

1:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Maryville Cemetery

102 Stanley St, Bryant, IL 61519

Send Flowers