CHESTER - Florence Ruby Ruroede, 79, of Chester, passed away on January 17, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Memorial Hospital in Carbondale surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born on June 28, 1933 in Blair, IL the daughter of Clarence and Ruby Mahan Welge. She married Clarence Ruroede on December 27, 1952 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Chester. Florence was a homemaker and loved canning and preserved the results of her husband's garden for her family. In her spare time she enjoyed quilting, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and tending to her flowers. She was a member of the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville. Florence is survived by her husband of 60 years, Clarence Ruroede of Chester; two daughters, Brenda Ruroede of Steeleville and Donna (Steven) Schnoeker of Evansville, IL; three grandchildren, Angie (Tyler) Masterson of Steeleville, Marcus Delre of Steeleville and Robert P. Delre III of Chester; four step grandchildren; five great grandchildren, Alexis, Raven, Mia and Arya Masterson, and Rayce Delre; seven step great grandchildren; one brother, Earl (Lardean) Welge of Chester; one sister, Marie (Adolph) Hornbostel of Campbell Hill; two sisters-in-law, Mildred Kingsten and Dorothy Seeman; one brother-in-law, Edward Ruroede; and nieces and nephews. Florence was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; and one step great grandchild. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, January 21, 2013 at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Steeleville with Rev. Dr. Alan W. Janneke officiating. Burial will follow in Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, where friends may call from 5 to 8 pm Sunday and on Monday from 7:30 am until 9 am then from 10 to 11 am at the church. Memorials may be given to St. Mark's Lutheran Church or St. Mark's Lutheran School.