Ruth Ella Heiderscheit of Du Quoin

Ruth Ella Heiderscheit, 93, of Du Quoin, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 p.m. April 16, 2020 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

She was born Dec. 8, 1926 in Dexter, Missouri to the late Robert Ray and Tena Gladys (Phillips) Robling. Ruth married G.C. "Pete" Heiderscheit on Jan. 25, 1959 in Mount Vernon. He preceded her in death on Nov. 30, 1979.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Judy Rogers and husband, Cassell Wayne of Valier, Illinois; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her son, Jerry T. Farmer; sister, Dorothy Mildred Cook; brother, Joseph V. Robling; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Ruth was a registered nurse who worked for Public Health for 27 years.

She was baptized at Central Christian Church and was a member of the Illinois Nursing Association, a charter member of the Moose Auxiliary, a member of the Perry County Historical Society and Perry County Museum, and was past president of the American Legion Auxiliary for two terms.

She loved her children very much and often spoke very proudly of them. Ruth was dearly loved and will be missed by those who knew her.

A private service will be held. Inurnment will be held at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon. Memorials may be made in Ruth's honor to Valier First Baptist Church.

Call Hughey Funeral Home at (618) 242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.