Ruth S. Heintz, age 90, formerly of McHenry, passed away Thursday, November 9, at Crystal Pines Health Care Center in Crystal Lake.
She was born October 19, 1916 in Chicago to Edwin and Gladys (Corson) Sullivan.
Ruth was a longtime resident of McHenry. She moved to Phoenix, AZ in 1971 and returned back to McHenry in 1991. She was a member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in McHenry.
Survivors include two sons, William “Bud” Heintz of McHenry, Richard (Jane) Heintz of Crystal Lake; seven grandchildren, William “Lee”, Ryan, Kevin, Melissa (John) Howard, Richard K., Donald, Ginny; two great grandchildren, Daniel and Grace.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Heintz (Nov. 4, 1997); a daughter Barbara Heintz; and her parents.
Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until the 5:30 p.m. Memorial Service on Saturday, November 18, at the George R. Justen & Son Funeral Home, 3519 W. Elm St., McHenry, Il 60050.
Inurnment will be private.
Memorials to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Avenue, Barrington, IL 60010.
For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or send the family an on-line condolence at www.justenfh.com