In loving memory of Ruth Ann Whittle (nee Berkel) age 87, who passed from our world on December 20. She leaves behind daughters Laura Oldenburg and husband Edward, Julie Tiberi and husband John and Amy Whittle and husband Patrick Heirty.  Ruth was blessed with six grandsons:  Nathaniel and Mitchell Oldenburg, Lucas and Samuel Tiberi, and Evan and Conlan Heirty. She also was a great grandmother of five:   Amelia, Ella, Jack, Ava and Zoey. Ruth and her late husband, Frank, were married 54 years & enjoyed nearly 20 years of retirement on beautiful Beaver Lake in Rogers, AR. Ruth loved boating, crafting and cooking. She retired from District 168 in Illinois after being a school secretary for 37 years!

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society or American Heart Association would be welcome!