Ruth E. McLeod Obituary
In loving memory of Ruth E. McLeod of Pekin, Illinois, who departed this world on May 10, 2026 at the age of 96. Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ivor Guy and Ada Mae Nelson (Lewis); her sons, Richard McLeod and Jim McLeod; and her siblings, Roy Nelson, Roberta Yardley, Ronellva Springer and Reve Bushman.
She is survived by: her husband William Junior McLeod; her daughter Jill Gambetti (Mike) of Pekin; her grandchildren, Chris McLeod of Plainfield, Cory McLeod (Emily) of Bloomington, Chad Gambetti (Brianna) of McLean and Cali Meek of Phoenix; and her great grandchildren, Kellen McLeod, Kendall McLeod, Taylor McLeod, Caden McLeod, Dominic Meek, Hunter Belle Meek, Mariah Gambetti and Avery Gambetti. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, May 18th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church (1315 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554). A funeral service was held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Glendale Memorial Gardens (18119 IL-9, Pekin, IL 61554).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or to the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, 8630 Illinois Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615.
