Ruth V. Kyle

Ruth V. "Ginny" Kyle, 90, lifelong Rockford resident, went safely into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in OSF St. Anthony Medical Center. Born March 19, 1923, daughter of Carl B. and Hilma V. Franzen Nelson. She was a member of the first graduating class of West High School in 1941. She had a deep faith and quietly lived her faith in her daily life. She was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church where she was a member of the Dorcas Society and active in many aspects of the church. Married Eugene M. Kyle in Rockford on February 3, 1945. Ginny was always a very supportive partner with him in their successful Rockford Hardware Manufacturing business. She worked for Illinois Bell for several years and was part of a monthly Birthday Club with her friends from there. She loved to read, watch movies and could always be counted on for a shopping trip. Ginny was a kind, classy lady with a delightful sense of humor. God, her family and friends were always her priorities.

Survivors include her daughter, Marsha Wurtlin; special friend, Nancy Ullrich; cousins Ruth Brynhoff and Ruth (Jim) MacCollum; several nieces and nephews, including Barry (Tom Boycks) Luce, Mary Gene (Joe) Bridge, Ray (Brenda) Kyle and Gloria Mustybrook. Predeceased by her husband on February 15, 2007, her parents and her son-in-law, Don Wurtlin.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January, 20, 2014 in Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Dr. Michael Thomas officiating. Burial in Arlington Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday in Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. and from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service at the church on Monday. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 925 Fifth Ave. Rockford, IL 61104 Express condolences and share memories at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.