Ruth was born on June 29, 1930 in Greenview, IL, the daughter of William and Marguerite Doyle Looby. She married William V. Kauffman, Jr. on July 27, 1957, in Springfield; he preceded her in death.
In 1953, Ruth moved to Springfield to work for the Service Recognition Board. She then went to work for the Adjutant Generals Office before staying home to raise children. She retired in 1994 as clerk of the Sangamon County Jury Commission. Ruth spent many years volunteering at St. Agnes Church and School. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one grandson, Joseph Kauffman; and one brother, William (Helen) Looby.
She is survived by three sons, Joseph (Patti) Kauffman, John (Jamie) Kauffman, and James Kauffman, all of Springfield; two daughters, Kathleen (Steve) Smith of Springfield and Mary (Tim) Smith of Jacksonville; eleven grandchildren, Meagan (Kirk) Miller, Andy (Jessica) Smith, Will Smith, Lanae (Bobby) Smithers, Alyssa (Ryan) Capranica, Aimee (Adam Thomson) Kauffman, Patrick Smith, Alaina (Matt) Brooks, Donald (Rachel) Kauffman, Emily (Casey) Boatman, and Jessica Kauffman; fourteen great-grandchildren, Madison, Kora, Star, Hattie, Elle, Lyla, Ivy, Noah, Jonathan, Lucas, Matthew, Samuel, Lola, and Jude; one brother, Vincent (Lonnie) Looby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Family will receive friends from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 North Amos Avenue, Springfield. Visitation will begin with a prayer service. An additional visitation will be held from 10:00 until 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at St. Agnes Catholic Church.
Concelebrated Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at St. Agnes Catholic Church with Rev. Robert Jallas and Rev. Steven Arisman, celebrants. Burial will follow at Old Salem Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Catholic Church, 245 North Amos Avenue, Springfield, IL 62702, The Trust for her Grandson, Patrick Smith, c/o Alaina Brooks, trustee, or the St. Martin de Porres Center, P.O. Box 2571, Springfield, IL 62708-2571.
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