Gertrude L. Ruttgen

Gertrude L. Ruttgen, 97, of Chico, California, formerly of Galesburg, died at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2006 in Chico Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center in Chico, California. She was born April 16, 1908 in Monmouth to Alfred and Pearl Liby VanDel. She married Les A. Ruttgen on May 9, 1925. He preceded her in death. Surviving are a daughter, Jean Thompson of Menands, New York; four granddaughters, 2 grandsons and several great-grandchildren. She worked in retail for several years at Doyle’s Gift Shop in Galesburg and for several years at Bruener’s after moving to California. Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Galesburg with the Rev. Joseph Presley officiating. There will be no visitation. Watson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.