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National Catholic Forester 4 Past National Director Ruth Ann Marley, 88, of Nokomis, IL peacefully departed this life on August 4, 2015 at her home. Ruth Ann was born on October 27, 1926, in Waukegan, IL to Carl and Lucille (Navarro/Bartkowski) Rasmussen. Ruth Ann graduated from Crystal Lake High School in 1944. She continued her education at the University of Illinois (U of I), earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce in 1948, where she graduated Cum Laude. It was at U of I she met Clement F. Marley of Nokomis. Ruth and C. F. were married on February 26, 1949 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Crystal Lake, IL. Ruth Ann was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Nokomis, IL, St. Louis Altar Society, Illinois Right to Life and American Legion Auxiliary. She was also a charter member of the Nokomis Court of the National Catholic Society of Foresters. Ruth Ann served for four years on the Foresters' National Board of Directors and enjoyed attending many of their national conventions. Above all of that, her greatest loves in life were her family, her faith and living on the farm. Ruth Ann was always very giving in her life – volunteering for her Church and children's school events, saying a weekly Rosary at the local nursing home and helping others in times of need. Ruth Ann was a very kind and gentle soul; she had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. Surviving is her husband of 66 years C.F. Marley, her children Richard (Peggy), Dr. Robert (Patricia), William (Paula), Joseph, Charles (fi ancée Tammy), Maureen (Douglas) Tarrant, and John (Jody), 18 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. Ruth Ann is also survived by her sisters Janet (Gene) Gulgren, Pat (Jack) Frothingham, Kay (Ed) Lutz; her brother Jack (Jane) Rasmussen; sister-in-law Marjorie Rasmussen and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, brother Carlyle, sisters and brother-in-law Jean (Albert) Albertsen and Shirley (Richard) Heisler. Ruth Ann Marley PAST NATIONAL DIRECTOR Past National Director Ruth Ann Marley, 88, of Nokomis, IL Past National Director Thomas E. Meyer, 72, died Saturday (Aug. 1, 2015) at his home. He was born May 2, 1943, in Carrollton, IL, a son of Clement E. and Kathryn L. (Hansen) Meyer. He married Jane M. Waterkotte 50 years ago, on July 24, 1965, in Quincy, IL's St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church, and she survives. Tom worked in the fraternal insurance industry in positions from sales to management and sold for National Catholic Society of Foresters. He retired in 2012. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. Tom also was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Catholic Society of Foresters for four years. Tom was a member and past president of the Quincy Coin Collectors. He truly enjoyed being with his grandchildren and watching all their activities. In addition to his wife, survivors also include their children, Lori Bishop, Jeffrey T. Meyer and his wife, Anne, and Lisa Genenbacher and her husband, Ray, all of Quincy; 12 grandchildren, Joshua, Jenna and Julia Bishop, Makenzie, Breanne, Jordan, Keiley and Grace Meyer, and Drew, Abby, Aden and Austin Genenbacher; a brother, Lawrence Meyer and his wife, Holly, of Heber Springs, Ark.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sandee (Frank) Marcinek, Carol Waterkotte, Ron Waterkotte, Tim (Heidi) Waterkotte and Kris (Jim) Thomas; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nancy Wegs and her husband, Donald; his in-laws, Leonard and Charlotte Waterkotte; and a brother-in-law, Thomas Waterkotte. Tom's family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the many caregivers, doctors, nurses and physical therapists who provided him and his family with wonderful care and support. IN MEMORIAM Past National Director Thomas E. Meyer, 72, died omas Meyer PAST NATIONAL DIRECTOR