Ruth L. Williams

Ruth L. Williams, 78, of Springfield, passed away at 10:15 am, Monday, April 2, 2018 at Aperion Care Capitol. She was born on September 14, 1939 in Pekin to Roy and Clara Beatrice (Lewis) Nash. She married Max E. Williams on December 12, 1975 and he preceded her in death on January 23, 2015.

Also preceding her in death are her parents.

Survivors include two daughters, Monica Rosan of Girard and Kimberly Cassens of Springfield; two sons, Marvin Cassens and Terry Cassens both of Springfield; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters, Marilyn Stout and Earlene Heuch both of Pekin and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ruth has been a resident of Springfield for the past 33 years and previously had lived in Petersburg. She retired from St. John’s Hospital after 25 years of service as a nurse’s aide.

She was a member of Real Life Church and St. John’s Retirement Club. She enjoyed making specialty cakes for several events.

Visitation: 11 am – 1 pm Monday, April 16, 2018 at Staab Funeral Home in Springfield.

Graveside: 11 am Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Camp Butler National Cemetery with Pastor Clint Cook officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Aperion Care Capitol.