Ruth E. Grosshans, 87, Fairbury, died at 11:57 am Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Fairview Haven Retirement Community, Fairbury.

A private service will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2017 with the ministers of the German Apostolic Christian Church officiating.  Burial will be in East Graceland Cemetery, Fairbury.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury is assisting with arrangements.

Ruth was born March 22, 1930 in Fairbury the daughter of Fred and Viola Hanni Grosshans.

Surviving is a brother, David (Barbara) Grosshans, Fairbury.

She is preceded in death by 2 brothers and 3 sisters.

Ruth was the oldest of 6 children who lost their mother at a young age.  She took on the role of managing the household at the age of 14.  She was a very loving and giving person who would do anything for anybody.

She was a member of the German Apostolic Christian Church.

The family would like to thank Fairview Haven Retirement Community for their excellent care of Ruth the past 4 ½ years.