Ruth Marinaro

Ruth L. (Ramsby) Marinaro, 96, of Rockford, passed away June 3, 2012 in Alden Alma Nelson. She was born March 9, 1916 in Kirkland, IL; daughter of Frank and Blanche (Taylor) Ramsby.nbsp; She married Charles J. Marinaro in Rockford on June 22, 1940.nbsp; Ruth started her work career at National Lock.nbsp; She then worked for BVR Inc retiring in 1976.nbsp; She and Charlie were active with the Retired Teamsters; they ran the bingo night for many years.nbsp; She graduated from Rockford Central High School.nbsp; Former member of St. Mary Church.nbsp; Ruth loved nature, especially plants, flowers and animals, including, but not limited to her recent favorite cats: Weezy and Buddy. Ruth was a spectacular cook; her specialties were pasta with country ribs, delicious gravy always, but especially at Thanksgiving.

Survivors include her three children, James (Georgia) Marinaro,nbsp;David Marinaro and Janice (Tom) Powers; soninlaw, Dennis Quayle, all of Rockford; grandchildren, Carmen (Kurt) Nondorf, Gina (Mark) Midthun, Matt (Carrie) Marinaro, Dana Marinaro (Gary Mlinarich), Lisa Quayle, Elizabeth Quayle, Michael Quayle, Alan Marinaro, Angela Marinaro (Bob Wittmann) and Michael Powers; 10 greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, husband, Charles, in 2005; daughter, Judith (Judee) Quayle in 2011; brothers, Alvin (Pete) and Ralph Ramsby and sister, Ginger Nelson.

Funeral Mass at 10:00am Friday, June 8, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church.nbsp; Burial in Calvary Catholic Cemetery.nbsp; Visitation from 5pm until 7pm Thursday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 1860 S. Mulford Road with Rosary recited at 7pm. Visitation also from 9am until 9:45 Friday in the church. Memorials may be made to the family. Express online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com