Ruth E. Smith, Age 99, beloved wife of 70 years to the late Chester Peck Smith, Jr.;
loving aunt of Frank J. II (Barbara) Smith, Deborah (Randy) Debenham and the late Celeste (the late Ray) Wohlers, Steven (Dee) Kressner, Judith (Denis) Camp and Scott (Carol) Kressner; dear great-aunt to many; cherished sister of the late Marjorie (the late William) Kressner; sister-in-law of the late Frank J. (Phyllis) and the late Elizabeth (the late Amos) Mathison.

Proud member the Des Plaines Elks Lodge #1526 and the Park Ridge 20th Century Club. Ruth was a dedicated member of St. Luke Lutheran Church.

Visitation Friday, Feb. 28, 2025 from 4 to 8 P.M.  Family and friends to meet, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at St. Luke Lutheran Church 205 N. Prospect, Park Ridge, IL 60068 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Service, 10:00 a.m. Interment will be private at Town of Maine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Ruth's name to St. Luke Lutheran Church would be appreciated. For info www.nelsonfunerals.com or 847-823-5122.