Marjorie Ruth Mansker-Lochhead-Brooks, 98, of Benton, IL passed away at 6:24 p.m., on Sunday, September 30, 2018, at Stonebridge Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born on March 18, 1920, to Noah and Mary (Warren) Mansker in Perryville, MO. Ruth retired as a Supply Clerk.
Ruth is survived by her two daughters, Carol (Harold) Hoffman of Union, MO, Marjorie (Robert) Buntin of Thompsonville, IL; two granddaughters, Sheri R. Freeman and Kelly (Mark) Balliet; four grandsons, Scott (Shari) Buntin, Steven (Heather) Buntin, Sam (Cindy) Buntin and Mark (Jill) Hoffman; 11 great grandchildren, Caleb, Alex, Mat, Megan, Kira, Tyler, Nikki, Dani, Jaidyn, Mark Jr. and Brooklyn; and several great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Vernon “Spookey” Lochhead; second husband J.E. Brooks; four brothers, Vernon, Lloyd, Jack and Joe Mansker; one sister, Frieda Tudor.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., at the Murdale Gardens of Memory, Murphysboro, IL, with Rev. Nick Roberts, officiating. Burial will follow services.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.
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