We bid farewell to Ruth Raxter of Rockford, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 19, 2024 at the age of 63. Ruth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Joseph Raxter and Nedra Raxter (Watkins); her brother Jimmy Raxter; her brother-in-law Chuck VanOver; and her father-in-law Donald Elmore.

She is survived by : her wife Shereen Elmore; her daughter Emalina Almanza (Martin); her grandchildren, Nyelie, Frank and Annelysse; her son Marcelino Vargas (Nina Saavedra); her granddaughter Lillian; her sisters, Mary VanOver (Chuck) and Linda Penaloza; her sister-in-law Nancy Raxter (Jimmy); her mother-in-law Roberta Elmore; her pet Buddy; and her close friends, Maria Johnson, Cathy Lamb and Tony Ponte. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens (8800 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 26th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.