Ruth C. Bicknell, age 95. Beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Marjorie (Edward) Shapiro, George (Ausra), Thomas (Karen) and Donna (Brian) Easter; caring grandmother of Natalie, Brooke (Bill) Failey, Laura, George, Michael, Dustin, David and Julia and Nadine (Doug) Freet; great grandmother of Brandon and Julia Freet; For 35 years Ruth loved being a member and leader with the Girl Scouts of America. She was also a longtime member of the St. Benedict Parish Ladies Society, where in 1998 she was honored as woman of the year. Visitation Monday 2 to 9 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 Talcott Road (at Cumberland), Park Ridge. Funeral Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home to Immaculate Conception Church, Mass 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions in Ruth Bicknellâ??s name can be sent to Catholic Charities, 721 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60654. Info 847-823-5122 and Online Guestbook www.nelsonfunerals.com