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Margaret Ruyle Obituary
EAST ALTON — Margaret Ann Ruyle, 71, passed away 6:17 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 at her residence.
Born April 12, 1949 in Grundy, Virginia, she was the daughter of George, Sr. and Bessie (Owens) Hull.
She had been a home healthcare aid for Absolute Healthcare.
She enjoyed bowling, BINGO and Casino Slot Machines.
On July 10, 1982 in Brazil, Indiana, she married Robert Ruyle. He survives.
Surviving also are a son, Michael (Mary) Austin; daughters, Kimberly (John) Laux and Loretta "Lynne" Sims; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Gary "Buzz" (Nancy) Hull, Michael (Brenda) Hull, and Steven (Sue) Hull; sisters, Barbara "Sib" Militello, Victoria (Ron) Chamberlain, Linda (Phil) Quinn, Lillie (Andy) Milner, Mona Emmert, and Michelle Craig.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, George "Russ" Hull, Jr.; and her canine companions, "Baby" and "Bear".
No services have been scheduled at this time.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Marks Mortuary in Wood River, Illinois, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Shelia Stoddard
January 20, 2021
Greetings in Jesus. I have so many mixed emotions right now. I was looking through the obituaries to find my cousins passing here recently and have ran across at least 10 people that I've known from my past.
Margaret was one of those. God always knows those im whom we should have divine encounters with and Margaret was one of those.
My parents were pastors in Benld Illinois for a season and then we moved back to the Bethalto area.
Margaret my mother sister and I use to bowl at Airport Lanes in Bethalto 50 years ago. How time does fly.
We had some truly mentioned
Memorable times there and other places that the youth group would attend.
My mother Gertrude Stoddard always thought Margaret looked like Jackie Onassis. She was really beautiful.
We had some glorious times but I know heaven she's already met my mom dad and others like John Plummer from Litchfield that passed many years ago.
I don't live on that area anymore but my sister and brother are in Girard Virden area.
Currently I'm in Nebraska assisting my youngest daughter with her young family. My twins are 39 and Zach is married has 3 children lives in Farmersville and Elizabeth his twin sister is still a lady inwaiting~
I have a picture of Margaret somewhere in the oodles of memories we've taken over the years. Lily her sister was my age and I see she's still alive.
I just wanted to stop in and give my heartfelt sympathies to you and your lovely families. We go way back and I have nothing but such fond memories back then.
Blessings and if you would like I can be reached at [email protected] or call me I would love fo catch up especially with Lily.
God Bless you all. One thing I remember about Margaret was her quiet laugh and the she rolled her bowling ball smile smoothe and with such ease.
Hugs and prayers
Shelia Stoddard
Lisa Metz
January 15, 2021
She like to dance with Bob and they were really good at it. She made great potato salad. And I will miss her . Love you Aunt Ann
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