Ruby E. Hunt

Herrin- Ruby Ellen Hunt, 86, of Manteno, IL formerly of Herrin, died at 9:50 PM, Monday, February 4, 2002 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Ruby was born on May 13, 1915 in Cobden to Will & Florence (Kelley) Kerr. She married Earl Hunt on October 5, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He preceded her in death on December 6, 1976. Mrs. Hunt worked in the dietary department at Manteno State Hospital until her retirement. She attended Bethel Baptist Church in Bourbonnais. When she was able she enjoyed playing "Skip-Bo" with her family. She was a member of the Manteno Senior Citizens. SURVIVORS: Daughter- Marsha Lee Hunt- Manteno Son & dau in law- Earl D. "Skeeter" & Carmen Hunt- Manteno Son- Roger A. "Smokey" Hunt- Valparaiso, IN Thirteen Grandchildren: Tobin Hunt, Sonya Hunt, Roger Hunt, & Brock Hunt Shannon Hunt, Krish Hunt, & Kella Hunt Kristen Hunt, Nickell Hunt, & Terry Hunt Jessica Hunt, Michael Hunt & Kathy Calcaterra Fifteen Great Grandchildren Sis & bro in law- Geraldine & Frank Owens- Herrin Sister in law- Vesta Kerr- Anna Several nieces & nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons; Basil Dan & Dennis Oliver Hunt, two brothers; Raymond Kerr & George Mitchell, and one sister; Genieve Kerr. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 8, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Danny Morris will officiate. Burial will follow at Anna City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6-9:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2002 at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Lupus Research and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please log on to hughesfuneralhomes.com or thesouthern.com.