F. Ruth Ewald

F. Ruth Ewald, 96, of Rockford passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in P.A. Peterson at the Citadel. Born February 15, 1923, in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Steward and Gertrude (Cadwell) Stevens. Married Robert D. Ewald on October 22, 1942, in San Diego, CA. Member of Court Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include her grandchildren, Robert (Jacqueline) Ewald, Lori (Brian) Bethke, Elizabeth (Steven) Hill and Charles (Lindsay) Ewald; great-grandchildren, Maverick Ewald, Owen Bethke, Logan Gelacio, Jackson Hill, Lucas Hill, Tyler Ewald and Brayson Ewald; niece, Donna Forte; nephew, David Stevens. Predeceased by her parents; husband; son, Robert; and brother, Stewart.

Service at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, in the chapel at Court Street United Methodist Church, 215 North Court Street, Rockford, with visitation from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Northern Illinois Hospice. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., of Loves Park.