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Ruth Ann Monkman

 Ruth Ann Monkman 77 of Clinton, IL passed away 7:15 A.M. July 31, 2019 at her family residence, Clinton, IL.

 

Services will be 2 PM, Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL with Rick Bell officiating. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Visitation will be 1 – 2 PM Monday at the funeral home.

 

Memorials may be directed to Ruth Ann Monkman Memorial Fund.

 

Ruth Ann was born May 1, 1942 in Clinton, IL the daughter of Lloyd and Mary (Welch) Polen. She married Ronald D. Monkman August 31, 1959 in Clinton, IL. He passed away December 8, 2010.

 

Survivors include her daughter, Susie (Ron) Springman, Clinton, IL, grandchildren, Tracy (Mike) France, FL; Justin (Heather) Angel, AZ; Heather Springman (Stacy), Clinton, IL; Nathan Springman (Jenny), Clinton, IL; Jeremy (Brittany) Monkman, OR; Travis (Joquena) Krouse, TN, 19 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, siblings, Jim (Judy) Polen, Clinton, IL; Ida Polen, Clinton, IL; Linda Early, Clinton, IL; Joyce Smiley (Roger Bernius), DeWitt; Peggy Woodward, Weldon, IL; brothers and sisters-in-law, Shirley Monkman, Clinton, IL; Irvin (Jessie) Monkman, Metropolis, IL; Shirley (David) Harris, New Washington, IN; Sharon Gratton, FL; Rueben (Linda) Monkman, Ellis Grove, IL; Beverly (Terry) Teel, Wapella, IL.

 

Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her Parents, 2 infant sons; 1 infant daughter; son, Jerry Lee “Jocko” Monkman; 3 brothers; 3 sisters; parents-in-law, Rube and Eileen Monkman; brother-in-law, Bob Monkman.

 

Ruth Ann faithfully attended the Assembly of God Church in Clinton for many years. She loved spending time with her family.