Dale F. Ruthe Obituary
We bid farewell to Dale F. Ruthe of Baileyville, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 13, 2026 at the age of 99. Dale touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dale F. Ruthe to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Ruthe and Rena Ruthe (Meiners); his wife Martha A. Meier; his siblings, Calvin Ruthe (Ardith), Marvin Ruthe (Florence), Lloyd Ruthe and Esther; his brother-in-law LeRoy Hagemann; and his sister Lucille Ruthe.
He is survived by: his children, Karen Shoemaker (Merle) of Ridott, IL and Curt Ruthe (Jean) of Rockford, IL.; his grandchildren, Andrea Siegworth (Brad) of Rockton, IL., Matthew Shoemaker (Amanda) of Ridott, IL, Jonah Ruthe of Rockford, IL, Issac Ruthe of Denver, CO, Raina Ruthe of Rockford, IL., Kelsey, Alex Gordon, Olivia and Westin Shoemaker; and his siblings-in-law, Janice Ruthe of Oregon, IL, Harry, Eileen Meier of Naperville, IL. and Norma Meier of Freeport, IL..
A memorial has been established for the Baileyville Reformed Church and the Rockford Rescue Mission in Rockford, IL.
