Ruthann River Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Ruthann River of Millstadt, Illinois. Ruthann, born on October 14, 1938 in East Saint Louis, Illinois, passed away on August 20, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Charles; her parents, Anthony Rukavina and Lillian Rukavina; and her siblings, Anthony Rukavina, Dolores Wells and Frances Bunch.
She is survived by: her children, Kenneth River of Breese, IL, Catherine Salmons (Charles) of Oakdale, IL, Nancy River (Chuck Daily) of Millstadt, IL and Charles "Chaz" R. River, Jr. of Millstadt, IL; her granddaughters, Connie Redden (Gerald) of St. Libory, IL and Cathie M. Dillon of Apex, NC; her great grandchildren, Isaac Oser (Tatyana Brown), Adeline Oser (Alex Lang), Lily Kell and Ella Redden; and her sister Janet Smith (Ronnie) of Dupo, IL..
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
