Obituary Information from Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home
1245 Somonauk Street, Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-6589
Ruth Stevenson, 79, of Sycamore, Illinois, died Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at DeKalb County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in DeKalb. Born September 8, 1928 in DeKalb, she was the daughter of Edward and Nora (Sams) Troutman. She married Robert Minnihan and later married Harold "Steve" Stevenson. She was employed by Seymour of Sycamore, Inc. for many years.
She is survived by two sons, Mark Stevenson of DeKalb, John "Jack" (Pat) Minnihan of Spokane, Washington; five grandchildren, Craig and Jason Minnihan of Spokane, Matt, Brad, and Brent Stevenson of Baltimore, Maryland; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Angil Minnihan; and two brothers, Elmer Troutman of Sycamore, and Larry (Lola) Troutman of DeKalb; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Troutman of Sterling, Colorado, Bess Troutman of Rochelle; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; three sisters, Edith Quirin, Myrl Troutman, Mildred Troutman; seven brothers, Hubert, Clarence, John, Robert, Donald, Richard, and David Troutman.
She was a member of Community Church of Christ in DeKalb and was a member of TOPS. She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, and being with friends. She was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 15th, at Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home with Roger Hintzsche officiating. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, December 14th, and from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mound Rest Cemetery in Cortland. A memorial fund is established in care of the Quiram-Sycamore Funeral Home, 1245 Somonauk St., Sycamore, IL 60178. For information or to leave a message of condolence call 815 895-6589 or visit www.quiram.com.
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