Obituaries

Ruby A. Hickle

April 29th, 1929 – January 18th, 2017

Ruby A. Hickle, age 87 of Astoria, IL, passed away at 9:35 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in the McDonough District Hospital in Macomb, IL. She was born on April 29, 1929 in Vermont, IL, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Flora Margaret (Lawson) Bowman. On February 2, 1947 Ruby married Gilbert LeRoy Hickle in Peoria Heights, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mary (and Herb) Dilts of Marietta, IL and Shelley (and Robert) Haare of Astoria, 3 sons; James (and Kathy) Hickle of Astoria, Michael Hickle of Quincy, IL and David (and Kim) Hickle of Bushnell, IL, 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, 1 sister LuAnn Schisler of Astoria, and 2 brothers, Robert (and Kathy) Bowman of Bushnell and Donald (and Charlotte) Bowman of Bone Gap, IL.

Ruby was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, Shawn and Jamie Hickle, 1 great-granddaughter Liberty Hickle, 3 sisters; Marjorie Stambaugh, Elma Mae Royer, and Mary Tarboletti, 3 brothers; Gene, Max, and William Bowman, and 3 half-brothers; Lloyd, Floyd, and Boyd Bowman.

Ruby and Gilbert owned and operated Old Orchard in Vermont. She was a member of the Vermont United Methodist Church.

She loved to garden, bake, take walks, and do for others.

Services will be held on Tuesday, January 24th at 10:30 am at the Vermont United Methodist Church. Pastor Steve Granadosin will officiate. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 23rd from 6-8 pm at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery. Memorials in Ruby's memory may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Condolences

January 19th, 2017

I'm so sorry Shelly n family your mom was a special lady our prayers are with you Larry &jacob crosetto

January 19th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Ruby was a sweet lady. Always had a smile for everyone.

Jim & Karen Hopkins

January 20th, 2017

So sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will miss seeing her beautiful smile.

January 20th, 2017

so sorry for your loss Shelley, our thoughts and prayers are with you & Bob and your family.
The Fairburn Family

January 20th, 2017

So very sorry for your loss Ruby was a very sweet lady. Sharon and Randall Stracker

January 20th, 2017

So sorry for your loss Mary, Herb and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Janet and Steve English

January 20th, 2017

We're sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for you. Gordon and Norma Miller

January 22nd, 2017

I'm sorry to hear of your loss - you and the family are in my prayers.

January 22nd, 2017

Mary and family - so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers. - Susan Bradshaw Perez

January 22nd, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss we all thought so much of Ruby she always put a smile on our face -Keith,Monica,Cynthia,Zach,Jon skiles

January 22nd, 2017

Thoughts and prayers for all of Aunt Ruby's family. Sherry

January 22nd, 2017

So sorry to here of your loss. Prayers for all. Ruby was a great lady! Bill and Sharon Ackley

January 22nd, 2017

Sorry for your loss

January 22nd, 2017

So so sorry for your loss what a wonderful and beautiful lady loved her so. She will be missed by all. John John and family

January 22nd, 2017

Steve - we are so sorry for your loss. {{{hugs}}} Jodie & Robbin Kost

January 24th, 2017

Our condolences go out to you and your family with the loss of your mother. We can only reflect on the many wonderful and caring things that Ruby taught and did for others. She was a great lady. It was so touching to see how the family cared for her and showed her the love and support she needed, especially in her latter days. My prayer for you and the family, may God watch over you and comfort you in the many difficult days ahead. Hugs, Mike and Donna Shirley

January 27th, 2017

So sorry for your family's loss. Ruby was a sweet lady to all. Gary and Cheryl (Cox) Matteson