Ruth Moore

Ruth M. Moore, 82, of Kankakee, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Citadel in Kankakee. She was born in Chicago on January 30, 1941, the daughter of Herman and Catherine (Petersen) Mooi. Ruth married David Lee Moore on April 21, 1962, at Mission Covenant Church in Blue Island. Ruth was a homemaker, a member of the First Reformed Church of Wichert, then later the United Methodist Church in Melvin, IL. She enjoyed working with children at youth vacation bible school, Sunday bible school, choir, and gardening, but most of all Ruth cherished the time spent with family and friends. Ruth would often put others’ needs before her own. That’s the kind of person she was to everyone. Ruth is survived by her four sons and four daughters-in-law, Daniel and Linda Moore of St. Anne, William and Barb Moore of Seattle, Washington, Dale and Michelle Moore of Bradley, Patrick and Sandie Moore of Fairbury; one brother and one sister-in-law, Carl and Carolyn Mooi of Watseka; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband and parents. Visitation will be held at First Reformed Church of Wichert on Thursday, May 25, 2023, starting at 10 am until the funeral service at noon. A burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Wichert.