Ruth Elaine Farrell, 91, of Marseilles, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Romeoville, IL at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, September 24 at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles. Funeral services will follow at 12 p.m. at the funeral home with Chaplin Brandon Hutchinson officiating. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Marseilles.

Ruth was born December 9, 1931, to John and Carrie (Kline) Armstrong in Marseilles. In 1950, she married Robert E. Farrell of Marseilles, who preceded her in death in 2001.

Ruth enjoyed volunteering in her community for many local organizations. She worked at gift shops. She was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a fabulous cook and homemaker. She loved her bridge club gatherings and was a close friend to many.

She is survived by her four daughters, Jill Seibold, Jeanne (Nile) Williamson, Susan (Rod) Reusch, and Sharon Farrell; her son, Chris (Jen) Farrell; eight grandchildren, Blake (Tracy) Strong, Joy (Joe) Heaps, Ashley (Aimee Kennedy) Williamson, Sean Blythe, Nathan (Lindsey) Cote, and Noah, Spencer, and James Farrell; two great-grandchildren, Quinn and Luke Cote; and three sisters, Eleanor (Robert) Kuiper, Patricia Eisert, and Lorie (Chuck) Hackley.

She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Marseilles Nursing Service or Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Seals-Campbell Funeral Home

1009 E. Bluff St., Marseilles, IL 61341

815-795-5151 www.sealscampbell.com