Ruth Jean Wallace (Conklin), a beloved friend, daughter, and mother, passed away on August 22nd, 2024, at the age of 71 due to her ongoing battle with cancer.
She was born on December 17th of 1952. She was born in Greenview, Illinois, then adopted and raised by Robert and Dorothy Conklin. She resided in Petersburg, Illinois for most of her adult life.
Ruth had a daughter, Amy Kidwell, who had two beautiful grandchildren whom Ruth loved with all her heart.
Ruth loved cats so much that she was affectionately known as our "Crazy Cat Lady". Throughout her life, Ruth devoted herself to her friends and family. Ruth was the type of friend everyone wished they had. She loved to listen to Steely Dan, as he was her absolute favorite among many song artists. She was a funny and caring person. She never knew a stranger. Ruth would have done anything for anyone. She was the type of friend everyone wished they had.
Ruth did almost everything she wanted to do in her life. She was a party girl, yet l

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