RUTH M. BROWN, 92, of Modoc, Illinois, passed away at 9:50 pm, Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois. She was born to the late Bernard and Lorena (nee Smith) Brown on April 24, 1920 in Modoc, Illinois. She was never married. She had worked as a Nurses Aid at St. Clement's Hospital in Red Bud, Illinois for over 40 years. She was a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, Modoc, Illinois. She was an avid quilter and gardener. She enjoyed sewing and canning. Survivors: 1 Sister: Shelba Kempfer Modoc, IL 1 Brother-in-law: Lilburn Doiron Prairie du Rocher, IL 9 Nieces & Nephews: Darlene (Alvin) Robert, Cathy (Steve) Eggers, Patti (Todd) Bland, Beth Ludwig, David (Robin) Ludwig, Mark Doiron, Karen (Mike) Kunkel, Gina (Jim) Schneider and Steve (Amy) Brown Many Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Great-Great Nieces & Great-Great Nephews Preceded in death by Parents, 2 Brothers - Russell (Levetta) Brown & Elmer (Faye) Brown and 2 Sisters - Shirley Doiron & Anna Mae (Lilburn) Ludwig, 1 Brother-in-law - Gary Kempfer, 2 Nephews - Michael Ludwig & Scott Brown and 1 Great Nephew - Michael Bland Funeral Mass: 10:00 am, Monday, January 28, 2013 St. Leo's Catholic Church, Modoc, Illinois Officiating: Msgr. Daniel J. Jurek Msgr. Dennis Schaefer Interment: St. Leo's Catholic Cemetery Modoc, Illinois Visitation: Sunday - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday - 8:00 am - 9:30 am Welge-Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, IL Memorials: Masses Hospice of Southern Illinois Family Choice