Ruth Ann Thies Obituary

The memory of Ruth Ann Thies of Cutler, Illinois, who passed away on February 18, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Ann Thies to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Roland Kranawetter and Mildred Kranawetter (Wichern); her husband Gerald L. Thies; and her in-laws, Betty, Renee Kranawetter, Dennis Korando, Lonnie "Buck" Thies, Kenny "Cornbread" Thies, Allie Thies, Randy "Nip" Thies, Bonnie Faverty and Judy McFadden.

She is survived by: her children, Brian Thies (Allisen) of Cutler, IL, Carla Jarrett of Willisville, IL, Kevin Thies (Michelle) of Ava, IL and Jason Thies of Jacob, IL; her grandchildren, Rachel, Katelyn, Chelsea, Austin, Douglas, Aimee, Zach, Paige, Abbey, Logan and Olivia; her great grandchildren, Camilla Ruth and Brooks Lee; her siblings, Earl Kranawetter (Linda) of Campbell Hill, IL, Dale Kranawetter of Jacob, IL, Lloyd Kranawetter of Jacob, IL, Wanda Holt (Mark) of Gorham, IL and Rita Vanpelt (Brian) of Gorham, IL; and her in-laws, Diann Moore (Jerry) of Willisville, IL, Zeke Thies of Willisville, IL, Terry Thies of Willisville, IL, Mary Ann Bowerman (Rick) of Campbell Hill, IL and Connie Shockley (Bruce) of Lenzburg, IL..

Memorials may be given to St. Mark's Lutheran Church and School and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 217, Steeleville, IL 62288.