Ruth B. Fredericks' Obituary
Decatur-Ruth Blakeman Fredericks, 92, of Decatur, entered into eternal life at 7:35 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 while residing at Heartland of Decatur.
Graveside Services to celebrate Ruth's life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Mrs. Fredericks was born February 1, 1918 in Springfield, the sixth of eight children of Orley E. and Minnie L. (Brown) Blakeman. She took pleasure in being a wife and homemaker. After graduating from high school, she worked as a secretary for the St. Paul insurance Company from which she retired in 1973. Along with her husband, she was co-owner of City Auto Paint & Supply from 1959-1981. On April 30, 2010, she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Saviour. She married Robert S. Fredericks June 6, 1943 in Decatur. He preceded her in death July 28, 1998.
She leaves behind her brother, Robert Blakeman and wife Beverly of Florida, brother-in-law, Will Fredericks, sisters-in-law, Vi Hamner and husband Ben and Virginia Steinkamp Steiner and husband Roger, and many nieces and nephews.
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