Gloria Mae Ruch's Obituary
Gloria Mae Ruch, 86, of Cerro Gordo, passed away Sunday, March 09, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Gloria was born June 11, 1927 in Cerro Gordo, IL. The daughter of Earl and Thelma (Barnett) Albert. She married Bobbie L. Ruch on August 3, 1946 in LaPlace. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Cerro Gordo.
Gloria and Bob enjoyed traveling to see family in CA., FL., and WI. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren.
Gloria is survived by her six children: Sharon Straza of Decatur, IL; Gary (Joyce) Ruch of Cisco, IL; Rodney Ruch of Cerro Gordo, IL; Stephen (Kay) Ruch of Benton, AR; Bret (Carolyn) Ruch New London, WI; Bart Ruch of Oshkosh, WI. Brothers: Adrian Albert and wife Lorraine Oakley, IL; George Albert and Wife Linda of Cerro Gordo, Carrol Albert of Oakley. Sisters: Eleanor (Harold) Nickey of Long Creek; Betty Turner of Topeka, KS; Beverly (Richard) Seitz of Cerro Gordo; Sandy Brandenburg of Cerro Gordo. Also surviving are five granddaughters, and four great-grand daughters, and one great grandson.
Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Bob, parents, three brothers, and one granddaughter.
The family would like to thank Dorothy Albert for all her love and support. Also, special thanks to Dr. Atluri; Dr. Minnaganti, and Heartland Health Care center for the wonderful care she received.
A graveside service to celebrate Gloria’s life will be 10 AM. Monday, March 17, 2014 at Cerro Gordo Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lions Club of Cerro Gordo.
The family of Gloria Mae Ruch is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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