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In Memory

Ruth Maksen (Allis)

Ruth Maksen (Allis)

Ruth A. Allis

Ruth Allis, age 78, was called to Heaven on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, due to complications after heart valve surgery. Given the gift of life on November 3, 1942, to John and Helen Maksen (Capplen) in Kenosha, Wisconsin. On June 19, 1982, Ruth was united in marriage to Gary Allis in Kenosha.

Ruth earned her nursing degree from Gateway Technical Institute in Kenosha and enjoyed a career as a registered nurse for more than 20 years at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Kenosha. Upon retirement, she and Gary moved to Vilas County, where she was very active in the community. Ruth was elected Winchester Town Clerk, as which she served for 16 years. She was also involved in the Winchester Women’s Social Club, and tending the Memorial Garden. Ruth and Gary were devoted members of the Living Hope Church, where she also served as Treasurer and actively participated in the Women’s and Evening Bible Study groups.

Ruth took great pride in everything she did and touched, and tirelessly gave to others. She was an avid gardener and made cherished greeting cards. She was an amazing cook and loved to bake. She and her daughter Amy would make thousands of Christmas cookies every year to share this gift of love with family and friends.

Ruth loved spending time with family. She and Gary vacationed every winter in Florida, where family would gather. They also enjoyed traveling to visit their daughters, who reside in Wisconsin, Georgia, Texas, and Idaho.

Those left behind to remember Ruth are her husband of 38 years, Gary Allis; her daughters, Amy (Jack) Wells-Parise, Sarah (Jon) Whittier, Rebecca (Rich) Wensel, Jodi (Todd) Podhaisky, and Jennifer Allis; grandchildren Elizabeth and Kate Whittier, Helen and Lucille Wensel, and Brien, Kelly and Zachary Podhaisky; brother Robert Maksen; plus many loving cousins, nieces, nephews, and extended family.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her sister, Joan.

A memorial service honoring Ruth’s life will be held in the Summer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Living Hope Church, Winchester, WI 54557.

 
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01/04/21 01:10 PM #1    

Rita Martino (Ginocchio)

Ruth Ann Maksen...what a special person I remember you to be !
I couldnt be more startled to learn of your passing from our lives. I remember you to be bright, happy and so friendly to talk to and be with. Your dimples always present as was your smile :- ). What a wonderful, fulfilling life you had. What a legacy you leave behind.
No doubt your family and close friends you've made will miss you dearly as will we. My memories of Bradford will always include the name of "Ruthie" and my mind will always see that smiling face. Rest in peace now. Your journey on Earth, in my opinion, has ended too abruptly but your heavenly reward has just begun !

01/04/21 02:15 PM #2    

Carol DeAngelis (Gott)

Omg I can't believe we lost Ruth.She was such a good friend and we also worked side by side at the old wonderful St Catherine hospital for many years.l will always remember the wonderful times we had together.God bless you and I am sorry for the loss to Gary and her family. Ruth was wonderful and she had a good life and sorry to loose her

01/04/21 02:17 PM #3    

Carol Kramer (Miller)

Shocked and sorry to read the passing of Ruth.  I will always remember her smile.

 


01/04/21 04:21 PM #4    

Mary Irving (Jurgaitis)

As sad as it is to know it was in an obituary, it is amazing to learn more about Ruth, the life she led and what she accomplished.

01/04/21 05:57 PM #5    

John Sturino

Always sad to read of another classmates passing.  Never knew Ruth very well, but knew of her, and that all who knew her loved her.  


01/05/21 09:49 AM #6    

Cherie Krohn (Ketchum)

I too am sorry to know another classmate passed.  I didn't know Ruth verywell in school, but my first husband and I purchased her childhood home from her parents.  She was there when we first looked at it and we were both surprised to see each other!!  She told her parents that she was glad she knew me and she knew I would love her 'home' as she always had.  She was a lovely, classy person,  My sympathies to her family.


01/07/21 04:31 PM #7    

Diane Rose (Schaefer)

Ruth and I  have been friends since McKinley Jr High. She could light a room with her personality and sense of humor.  Shared a table with her and Gary at the last reunion.  Such a good time catching up on our lives.  Sweet memories of our conversations.  She has left us too soon.


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