Ruth J. Stellhorn, 83, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Creve Coeur, MO.
She was born April 23, 1941 in Sparta, IL to William H. and Frances E. (Blind) Gerlach.
She and Roger V. Stellhorn were married in Sparta, IL. on January 30, 1964. He preceded her in death on July 20, 2013.
Ruth was a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Sparta, IL. She graduated Sparta High School in 1959 and completed the Nursing program at Sparta Community Hospital and was a dedicated CNA for many years. Later she focused on child care. She loved Cardinals Baseball, word search puzzles, reading and animals.
Survivors include son, Richard Stellhorn; daughter, Bonnie S. Schnurbusch; two brothers, Harold Gerlach, Walter Gerlach; three sisters, Marilyn Shockley, Roberta Gucbert, Esther Craig.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Roger V. Stellhorn.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.