Ruth Joyce Lewis

Ruth Joyce Lewis, 85
Rockford—Ruth Joyce Lewis, 85 of Rockford died Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Fairhaven Christian Community Retirement Center. Born March 22, 1928 in Freeport, Illinois to Clayton and Edith (Fritzenmeier) Silberman. Married Glen R. Lewis on August 11, 1946. Ruth worked as a receptionist for Rockford Clinic. Member of Alpine Lutheran Church.
Survivors, Husband, Glen; Daughter, Cathy (Richard ) Vernam Jr.; Grandchildren, Maureen (Anthony) Demma and Richard (Leslie) Vernam III; Great-grandchildren Vincent, Nicole, Alec, Ellen, Justin and Emmy; Sister, Gloria Silberman; Brother, Don Silberman. Dear friend Jeff and Sue Fustin. Predeceased by Parents, sister Carol, brothers Bob, Ed and Merrill.
Visitation Wednesday, January 22, 2014 from 3 to 5 p.m. At Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory (Mulford Chapel) 1860 S. Mulford Road, Rockford, Il. Visitation will continue Thursday, January 23, 2014 from 10:30 to 11:15 at Fairhaven Christian Community Center. Funeral Service 11:30 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Fairhaven Christian Community Retirement Center 3470 N. Alpine Road with Chaplain Arnold Conrad officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.