Ruth Muehling

WATSEKA – Ruth M. Muehling, 87, of Watseka, Ill., formerly of Morton, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Prairieview Lutheran Home in Danforth, Ill.

She was born on July 16, 1935, in Morton top Walter and Frieda (Hofmann) Schenke. Ruth married Cecil Muehling on June 25, 1955 in Groveland. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2007. She was also preceded in death by both parents and one sister.

She is survived by two nieces, Melody Sorensen of Concord, Calif. And Judy McIntyre of Brentwood, Calif.; two brothers-in-law, Ross (Nancy) Muehling of Fishers, Ind. and Larry (Arlene) Muehling of Watseka, Ill.; and two sisters-in-law, Linda Kottke of Buckley, Ill. and Phyllis Ehmen of Watseka, Ill.

A private burial will be held at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton.

Memorials may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society (TAPS), 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554

Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton is handling arrangements.

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