Ruby Belle McGinness' Obituary
Ruby Belle McGinness, 96, of Casey, IL passed away at 9:50 p.m. on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at Heartland Manor Nursing Center in Casey. She was born June 25, 1911 in Belair, IL, the daughter of Alexander Michael Myers and Etta May Cross Myers. On September 13, 1929 she married Rhondol Dean McGinness in Olney, IL; he passed away on June 3, 1977. Survivors include her son-in-law, Pat Tranberg of Casey; two grandsons, David Tranberg and wife Sheryl of Atlanta, Ga., and Rhon Tranberg and wife Lori of Indianapolis, Ind.; great grandchildren Lauren, Lindsay, Jace, Tyler, Logan and MacKenzie. Her parents, husband Rhondol and daughter Mitzi Ann Tranberg, preceded her. Ruby was a homemaker, a member of the Casey United Methodist Church, the Casey Country Club, the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club, and the Red Hat Society. A lifelong resident of Casey, Ruby had many hobbies including gardening, reading, playing cards, taking pictures and watching sports. She also had a love of fashion with a true sense of style. Her favorite pastime was sitting on her front porch socializing with her friends. Over the years she consistently finished as a top prize winner with her partners in the Casey Bridge Marathon, even as recently as August of this year. Her winning ways with cards continued at Heartland Manor with nursing home residents and visitors. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at the Markwell & Son Funeral Home, Casey. Burial was in the Casey-Cumberland Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, September 21, 2007 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mitzi Tranberg or the American Heart Association in memory of Rhondol McGinness. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell & Son Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Friday, September 21, 2007 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Saturday, September 22, 2007 10:30 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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