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Ruth Getz Obituary
morton - Ruth U. Getz, 88, of Morton passed away at 2:15 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2012, at her home.
She was born Dec. 1, 1923, in Dunlap to Dan and Marie (Suchert) Unsicker. She married Henry Getz on May 31, 1943, in Morton.
Surviving are her husband of Morton; her children, Jan, Marsha, Joe and Peter; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; her brothers, Don, Walter, Richard and Glenn; and her sister, Marjorie Moore.
She was preceded in death by five brothers.
Ruth served on the Morton Zoning Board of Appeals, the Morton Library Board, the Morton Community Foundation Board and the board of the Peoria Civic Opera Co. and was active with the local Girl Scouts and local Republican organizations. Ruth was instrumental in the creation of the Bertha Frank Performing Arts Center in Morton.
No services are planned at this time.
Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnson.com.
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Rebecca Bathke
July 2, 2012
I am so sad to hear of the loss of your wonderful mother. My sincere sympathy,
james unsicker
June 29, 2012
am sorry to learn of ruths passing. my thoughts are with the entire family at this sad time. i always enjoyed her company immensely.
June 29, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to your family during this difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
James and Shirley Brandon
NANCY A. HULL
June 29, 2012
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Duane Gray
June 29, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. We're sending you a hug from afar.
In fond memory of my friend Ruthie
June 29, 2012
Chuck Pittman
June 29, 2012
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Getz family.
Karen Weaver
June 29, 2012
Henry and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. We always enjoyed being around her on the Morton trips. She was always so fun and always so nice. She will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children, and extended families.
Sincerely, Karen and Rod Weaver
June 29, 2012
Aunt Ruth: You were a special part of my life growing up and will always be lovingly remembered. I especially want to give my sincerest sympathy to Jan Marsha Joe and Peter. Special cousins with a special mom. Uncle Henry I feel for your loss. Thinking of all of you in my prayers. Mary McHenry
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