Ruth B. Surman

RUTH B. SURMAN, 92, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 5:06 pm, Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Independence Care Center, Perryville, Missouri.

She was born to the late Gerhardt and Alma (nee Porter) Wohlwend on March 22, 1932 in Vergennes, Illinois.

Ruth married Bernard Surman on August 27, 1949 in Paragould, Arkansas; he preceded her in death on July 8, 1986.

She had worked at Kipp’s Restaurant for several years and retired as a cook from Chester Mental Health Center.

Ruth was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester. She was also a member of the Blessed Virgin Sodality and the American Legion Post #487 Auxiliary in Chester. Ruth enjoyed quilting, sewing and cooking.

Survivors:

5 Children:

James Surman

Richard Surman

David (Sheila) Surman

Janet Jacobs

Mary (Bob) Jany

7 Granddaughters:

Patti (Bruce) Eaton, Amanda Epplin, Michelle Guebert, Kim (Adam) Mehring, Autumn Jacobs, Shelby (Jacob) Ratz and Stephanie Guettermann

15 Great Grandchildren:

Ashley (Alan) McGuffee, Dustin (Jenna) Bert, Kelly (Chase) Hille, Madi Epplin, Mallory Epplin, Emma Guebert, Ella Guebert, Lauren Mehring, Carter Mehring, Anthony Ruebke, Abigale Ruebke, Addison Ratz, Hudson Ratz, Gavin Baker and Olivia Guettermann

4 Great-Great Grandchildren:

Ella Bert, Audette McGuffee, Walker and Ryder Hille

1 Sister:

Emma Jacoby

Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Husband, 1 Daughter-in-law – Kay Surman, 1 Son-in-law – Tony Jacobs and 2 Brothers – Paul Wohlwend and Leonard Wohlwend, Sr.

Funeral Mass:

11:00 am, Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Officiating:

Father Sebastian Ukoh

Interment:

St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

Chester, Illinois

Visitation:

Wednesday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Chester, Illinois

Memorials:

St. Mary’s Catholic School

St. Mary’s Catholic Church