RUBY C. GOEDECKE, 94, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:25 pm on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Chester Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chester, IL. She was born to the late John and Flora (nee: Price) Stickland on November 7, 1920 in Seventy Six, MO. She married Ferd Godecker, Jr. on October 1, 1940 in Perryville, MO. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2012. Ruby was a housewife. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis Grove, IL. Survivors: 1 Daughter: Joyce Mezel 2 Grandchildren: William Mezel Jason Mezel 5 Great Grandchildren: Ashley Mezel Haylee Mezel Daniel Mezel Madison Mezel Mallory Mezel Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Ferd Goedecke, Jr., 1 Daughter - Barb, Granddaughter - Kimberly Ann Mezel, 3 Sisters and 2 Brothers Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 9, 2014 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Ben Stern Interment: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Chester, Illinois Visitation: Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Memorials: To The Family