Ruth Zehr (Zerr) b. 24 Apr 1926 Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL d. 16 Nov 2020 Normal, McLean Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Ruth Zehr (Zerr)

Female 1926 - 2020  (94 years)


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  • Name Ruth Zehr (Zerr)  [1] 
    Birth 24 Apr 1926  Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Occupation Farmer and employee of former Pontiac Nation Bank for 30 years 
    Religion Mennonite 
    Death 16 Nov 2020  Normal, McLean Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Carle Bromenn Hospital
    Burial Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Waldo Cemetery
    Person ID I16454  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 19 Nov 2020 

    Father Milo C. Zehr,   b. 25 Sep 1893   d. 8 Mar 1966 (Age 72 years) 
    Mother Rose A. Bachman,   b. 17 Jun 1892, Bureau Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Nov 1979, Streator, LaSalle Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 87 years) 
    Family ID F11219  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Robert Slagell,   b. 17 Dec 1922   d. 17 Dec 2002 (Age 80 years) 
    Family ID F4276  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 19 Nov 2020 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 24 Apr 1926 - Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 16 Nov 2020 - Normal, McLean Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Flanagan, Livingston Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: Published by The Pantagraph on Nov. 19, 2020.
      NORMAL - Ruth Slagell, 94 of Normal passed away November 16, 2020 at Carle Bromenn in Normal.
      There will be a private service for Ruth. Interment will be in Waldo Township Cemetery near Flanagan. There will be a celebration of her life at a later date. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home in Bloomington is handling arrangements.

      Ruth was born April 24, 1926 in Flanagan, the daughter of Milo and Rose (Bachman) Zehr. She married Robert Slagell, who preceded her in death in 2002. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son, Edward; sisters: Fern Welsh, Eileen Lueck and brother Paul Zehr; sisters-in-law: Myrna Park, and Betty Slagell; brothers-in-law: Roger Slagell and Delmar Slagell. She is survived by a son Greg Slagell of Gridley; sister-in-law, Wilma Zehr and many nieces and nephews.

      She farmed with her husband and was an employee of the former Pontiac National Bank for 30 years. She had many hobbies and interests. She loved her family and many friends. She did her best to live out her faith. She will be missed by many.

      Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie View Mennonite Church in Flanagan.

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