Ruth Caroline Johnston Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Caroline Johnston of Benton, Illinois, who passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ralph Roether and Martha Roether (Yalck); her husband Dale Johnston; her siblings, Marlene, Flo and Butch; her siblings' children, David Ort, Danny, Terri Ort and Tammy; and her great-nephew Adom.

She is survived by: her children, Danny Amos, Joey Amos and Dawn Bryant (Russell); her siblings, Robert Roether, Steve Roether (Pam) and Marion Cabaness; and her grandchildren, Destaney, Katelynd, Teneva Johnston, Kevin Amos and Cody Dooley. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Union Funeral Home

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