Ruth M. Whitlow

Ruth M. Whitlow, 93, of Manteno, passed away Thursday (Oct. 11, 2018) at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. She was born Sept. 22, 1925, in Benton, the daughter of Everett Dawson and Allie Midyett Dawson. She married George Whitlow on April 25, 1942, in Perryville, Mo. He preceded her in death. Ruth was a machine operator. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Bradley. Ruth’s hobbies included bowling, playing cards, playing Bingo and spending time with her family. Surviving are a son, Larry (Donna) Whitlow, of Crescent City; daughters, Sue (Jim) Seabert, of Reeds Spring, Mo., and Kathy (Mike) Morris, of Clifton; brother, Glenn Eugene Dawson; grandchildren, David (Mistie), of Herscher, Stacey (Jason) Lareau, of Beaverville, Jennifer (Darin) LeDuke, of Bourbonnais, Brian (Keri) Morris, of Chebanse, and Jamin (Kim) Seabert, of Reeds Spring, Mo.; great-grandchildren, Caleb and Breanna Creek, Joshua and Danielle Creek, Kimberly and Eric Akay and Tabitha Lareau; great-great-grandchildren, Jonah, Rene and Isabella; and extended family, Lois Powell, Jack (Rose) Daniels, of Kankakee, Nancy See, of Florida, and Dennis (Jacque) Daniels, of Tennessee. In addition to her husband, preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Naomi Wikerson; brothers, Ivan, Evan, Glenn, Gale and Seldon Dawson; and special friend, Elmer Daniels Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, until the 6 p.m. celebration of life at Jensen Memorial Chapel, 1200 N. Convent Suite B, Bourbonnais, with the Rev. Jon Quinn officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the wishes of the family. Please sign her online guestbook at jensenfuneralhome.com