Birth date: Jan 1, 1929 Death date: Jan 31, 2010
Ruth Ellen Portwood, 81, of Decatur went home to heaven January 31, 2010 after a three year battle with Alzheimer. Funeral service celebrating Ruth’s life will be 10:00 am Friday February 5, 2010 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Vi Read Obituary
Ruth was a sweetheart and you was always very kind to me she will forever be in my heart. She shall be missed. Waterloo, IL US
I will always remember Ruth as someone who was always kind. I considered her a good friend and I will always miss her as I had. To Glenn and the family I'm sure she will always be watching over you. I am so sorry for your loss but in Gods hands she is renewed. Clayton, IL US
This is for Rose Moyer. I just wanted to let you know I was thinking about you and praying for you in your lose. I know your grandmother was very special to you. Decatur, IL US
Sorry for your loss. May GOD bless you always. Pana, IL US
AUNT RUTH,I ONLY SAW YOU EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS. I WOULD COME OVER DO YOUR HAIR AND CATCH UP ON THE FAMILY. YOU LOVED EVERYONE SO MUCH AND LOVED TO BRAG ON ALL OF US. I WILL MISS COMING OVER LOOKING AT ALL THE PICTURES AND HEARING THE STORIES. IF I EVER HAD A QUESTION ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY YOU SEEMED TO EITHER KNOW OR YOU'D FIND OUT FOR ME. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING A WONDERFUL GREAT AUNT AND FRIEND.I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU GREATLY.LOVE MONICA BLUE MOUND, IL US
Your family have are condolences from the Shawnee Unit , IL US
We wanted to get by tonight to see all you kids. You had a great mom,and we remember your family and will be praying for all of you. Wehave recently retired from pastoringso that is why we haven't seen any of ya for so long. Decatur, IL US
I'm glad that I was able to spend some time with Ruth at our Illinois Marine Corps League Auxiliary Dept. meetings. She was a very nice person and will certainly be missed. Please know that her family is in our thoughts and prayers. Carbondale, IL US
All who knew my Grandmother are truly morning the loss of a wonderful woman. I am blessed to have known her and to have been able to spend time with her. The last time I was with her she sat down with me and went through her photo albums her favorite collectible and she told me stories of her life. I treasure those moments so greatly. The world lost one of its woman warriors..a strong and beautiful woman who was kind of heart and had the spirit of a saint. I love you Grandma. Lawrenceburg, IN US
My Mom taught me to be strong and endure hardships. She taught me to overcome all things that came my way. My Mom was a hardworker and was always sending cards to others. I inherited that trait from her and have carried it on too.The past few months have been hard trying to find small ways to let her know how much I loved her when she could not read my letter. But God gave me ways. She was a strong woman all her life. Wasola, MO US
