RUTH MAE KRUG, 90, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 4:40 am, Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home, Chester, Illinois. She was born to the late Chester and Grace (nee Melcher) Buoy on May 18, 1921, at Fayette, MO. Ruth married Robert E. Krug on December 16, 1950 in St. Louis, MO; he survives. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith. Survivors: Husband Robert "Bob" Krug Chester, Illinois Several Nieces, Nephews Cousins and Friends survive Preceded in death by: Parents and 1 Brother - Chester L. Buoy Funeral Service: 11:00 am, Saturday, August 6, 2011 Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Marvin "Bud" Bennett Visitation: Friday, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturday, 7:30 am - 11:00 am Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home Chester, Illinois Interment: Laurel Hills Cemetery St. Louis, MO Memorials: American Cancer Society