Ruth Ann Lillibridge was born on April 11, 1942 in Albert Lea, the daughter of Raymond and Harriet (Anderson) Hinkley. She grew up in Alden and graduated from Alden High School in 1960. On January 23, 1960 Ruth was united in marriage to Larry R. Lillibridge at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Alden. The couple farmed together southwest of Alden. Ruth worked as a Nurseâs Assistant for Freeborn County Home Health, for Thorne Crest for 15 years, and for Crossroads Community Hospice for another 20 years before retiring. She was a member of the Alden United Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed flowers and flower gardening, and most especially, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Blessed be her memory.
Survivors include her husband Larry, her children Peggy (Marty) Johnson, Renae (Jim) Dolton, Michael (Colette) Lillibridge, and Heidi (Jon) Hensch; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother Tom (Karen) Hinkley; sister Betty Jo (Arlen) Steele; and several nieces and nephews.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Harriet Hinkley, her brother George Hinkley, her sister-in-law Sharon Hinkley, and a nephew Wayne Hinkley.