Ruth C. Emge Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth C. Emge (Springfield, Illinois), born in New Athens, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth left this world on October 8, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth C. Emge to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvis Emge and Angela Emge; her siblings, Rosemary Wesolik and Louis Emge; and her niece Laura Ruth Schemmer.
She is survived by: her sister Frances Emge Hage of Chatham, IL; and her brother-in-law Kenneth Hage of Chatham, IL. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews; and grand-nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Concordia Village Scholarship Fund, 4101 West Iles, Springfield, IL 62711 or Springfield Catholic Charities, 120 S. 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703.
