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BUCKLEY - Ruth Hartke, 83, died at 3:06 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 14, 2025) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday at Baier Family Funeral Services, 306 E. Lincoln St., Buckley, and noon to 1 Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church, 206 E. Main St., Buckley. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the church. The Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff will officiate. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery, Buckley.
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Sharon Rieches
October 18, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you. Our prayers
to the family.
Dennis and Pat Luhrsen
October 16, 2025
So sorry for your loss. Ruth will be missed.
Gail Krumwiede
October 16, 2025
She always had a smile. I considered her a good friend that I will miss.
Kathy Lee
October 15, 2025
Sending my sincere sympathy to the Hartke family. Ruth and I were co-workers in Accounting & Finance at Chanute AFB. She was a lovely lady with a quick smile and a winning personality. Great memories. She will be missed.
Peggy & Scott Shockley
October 15, 2025
She was my friend. Rest in peace.
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