Ruth A Stroder

Ruth A. Stroder, nee Linkey, 74, of St. Libory, IL, born Nov. 22, 1942 in St. Louis, MO, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL.

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory, IL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Geraldine B., nee Braun, Linkey Grayson, a daughter, Shellie Stroder, her step-father, Arthur Grayson and three brothers, Robert, Donald and Raymond Linkey

She is survived by her husband, Franklin M. “Mac” Stroder whom she married in East St. Louis, IL on Aug. 12, 1967; three sons, Scott (Yvonne) Stroder of Addieville, IL, Franklin (Rhonda) Stroder of St. Libory, IL, Robert Stroder and dear friend, Bonnie Rickert of St. Libory, IL; three grandchildren, Joshua (Emily) Stroder, Brett and Douglas Stroder; two great grandchildren, Lydia and Colby Stroder; step-mother, Janet Linkey; sister, Cathy (Steve) Cheney; sister-in-law and best friend, Dawn Linkey; and  numerous nieces, nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, IL 62220.  Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting mollfuneralhome.com.

Visitation: From 10 AM to 12 PM Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. Liborius Catholic Church in St. Libory, IL.

Funeral: A memorial mass will be held 12 PM Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. Liborius Catholic Church with Father Jerry Hechenberger officiating.