Ruth Schierholz

Ruth Ann Schierholz, age 66, of Moline, Illinois, formerly of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Monday, December 30th at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home, with Rev. David Kipfer officiating.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to service time Monday.

Ruth was born August 11, 1953 in Ottawa, a twin daughter of Thomas Martin and Beatrice Mary (Posner) Farrell.  Surviving are her children, Terri (Jamie) Tucker, Christopher (Mary) Hill, Kurt Schierholz and Kyle (Zebrianna) Schierholz; and six grandchildren.  She also leaves siblings, Sandra (David) Crosiar Sr., Rose Barth (her twin), Kathy (Raymond) Sibert, Beatrice (Forrest) West, Alice (Marlin) Green, and Becky Farrell; and a large extended family.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters and brothers-in-law, Connie and Bernard Armstrong, Anita and Roy Mason and Richard Sorenson; and a nephew, Todd West.

Ruth was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in the Quad Cities.  She had a keen interest in artwork, particularly drawing.  Ruth was a hard worker, however, is most remembered as a great mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.