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23
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Ruth West Obituary
Ruth was born in Benton, Illinois on March 15, 1944 the daughter of John Logan & Merle I. (Kerley) Davis.
She married Danny West on February 14, 1990, and he survives.
Mrs. West is survived by her:
Husband: Danny West
Son: Scott Hefner
Grandson: Logan Hefner & Sage
Brother: Tom Davis
She is also survived by several Nieces & Nephews and many special Sister-in-laws & Brother-in-laws.
Mrs. West was preceded in death by her Parents, John & Merle Davis, Daughter-Terri Hefner and Brother-Kenneth Davis.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 P. M. on Monday, March 23rd at the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Burial will follow. There will be No Visitation, those attending the services are requested to meet at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to a local Animal Shelter or to the American Cancer Society.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Ruth Ann (Davis) West, please visit our floral store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
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Graveside service
1:00 p.m.
Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery
12740 Oddfellow Lane, Benton, IL 62812
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Morton and Johnston Funeral HomeOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.