Ruby Hanson

Ruby Hanson (nee Stainbrook)

Age 89 of Wilmington, passed away Friday February 24, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Gilbert, Arizona.

Born January 22, 1923 in Crooked Creek, Illinois, Ruby was a daughter of the late Marion and Bertha Kennedy-Stainbrook. She was a member of the Wilmington VFW, as well as the Wilmington Moose Lodge. She will be remembered for her enjoyment of playing cards and woodworking.

Survivors include two children: Jim Allen of Toledo, Illinois and Judy (David) King of Gilbert, Arizona; six grandchildren: Adam King, Brian King, Jim Allen, Jr., Mark Allen, Jodi Allen and Cheryl Allen; twelve great grandchildren; two brothers: Harold Stainbrook and Bob Stainbrook, both of Wilmington and several nieces and nephews.

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; husband Charles Hanson and two sisters: Edna and Gertrude.

A Celebration of Ruby's Life will be held on Saturday March 10, 2012 from 1:00PM until 3:00PM at Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington.

Inurnment will follow at a later date in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, where Ruby will be laid to rest with her husband Chuck.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.FRBfuneral.com

Arrangements are being made under the direction and care of Freitag-Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington. (815/476-2181)