Ruth A. Kilroy Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ruth A. Kilroy (Sterling, Illinois), who passed away on December 3, 2023 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth A. Kilroy to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Dickey and Juanita Dickey (Crump); her husband Richard Kilroy; her siblings, Pam Davenport-Woods, Billie Davenport-Burtlow and Tom Dickey; and her sons, John David Knowles (Barbara) of Rock Falls and Eric Thomas Knowles.
She is survived by: her children, Cindy Hepker (Jerry) of Rock Falls and Chris Knowles (Nancy) of Tuscola; her sisters, Sandy Davenport-Wade of Rock Falls and Sharon Johnson of Rock Falls; and her sister-in-law Rebecca Dickey of Rock Falls. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; twenty-five great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews.
