Ruth Ann Rensing, nee Coon, 71, of Belleville, IL, born Sunday, December 23, 1951, in Belleville, IL, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, MO.
Ruth liked the outdoors, fishing, camping, and working in her yard. She loved spending time with her family and her day trips with her family were a great joy to Ruth.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Ex-husband and dear friend, Michael Stechmesser
- Dear friend, Gail Marie Schmidt
Surviving are her:
- Parents, Harry A. and Alice E., nee Zellmer, Coon of Belleville, IL
- Daughter, Kelli (Jeff Wilson) Kane of Swansea, IL
- Step-daughters:
- Cassie (Brandon) Groves of Waterloo, IL
- April (Joe) Frisch of Waterloo, IL
- Brothers:
- Michael (Margie) Coon of Belleville, IL
- Tim (Debi) Coon of Smithton, IL
- Sister, Amy (Russ Wright) Tucker of St. Charles, MO
- 10 Grandchildren:
- Eva Coon
- Aaron Kane
- Brooklyn Wilson
- Jefferie Wilson
- Connor Groves
- Carrissa Groves
- Collin Groves
- Madison Cox
- Jackson Hock
- Brooklyn Frisch
- 2 Great grandchildren:
- Lana Adaan
- Layla Smith
- Many loving nieces and nephews
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.
Visitation: Visitation from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm, Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Julie Stitzel officiating.
8 Comments To "Ruth Ann Rensing"
#1 Comment By Debbie (Rensing) Thomas On September 25, 2023 @ 2:37 pm
Oh, sweet, kind, caring, funny, generous and good to a fault and gone far too soon. You were, and always will be family – a sister by choice. Love you and your amazing family. Soar high – be good and I’ll try.
#2 Comment By Carolyn Faries On September 25, 2023 @ 2:55 pm
Ruth was married to my nephew for years and we truly loved her so much and she has always been part of our family! My deepest sympathy for Kelly, Eva and ALL the family
With deepest sympathy and love!🙏🙏
#3 Comment By Diane Brink On September 25, 2023 @ 5:17 pm
My Condolences to Ruth’s whole family.
Very sorry to hear this.
Ruth was a very close friend in high school. We ran around in her black 57 Chevy, good times, fun memories. My twin and I had lunch with her about five years ago, so glad we did.
God’s blessings, may she rest in His love.
#4 Comment By Jenn Spaeth On September 25, 2023 @ 5:46 pm
Ruth was one of the sweetest and funniest people I’ve ever known. She and my mom would get to giggling and it was like they were two teenagers. Even legally not being related anymore she will always be my family.
#5 Comment By Kathy Ozburn On September 25, 2023 @ 6:08 pm
God rest her beautiful soul! The most funny, caring, giving person I’ve ever known. Our daughters started kindergarten together. Ruthy took me out for my 21 st birthday. She was my maid of honor, and best friend. We talked about anything and everything! Ruthy will be truly miss by all that knew her. What a Gem God gave us! Love and prayers sent to all her family and friends. Rest In Peace my beautiful friend.
#6 Comment By Gayle Zellmer On September 26, 2023 @ 8:28 am
So very sorry to hear this sad news. My thoughts are with the family.
#7 Comment By JoAnn Snellenberger On September 27, 2023 @ 11:58 pm
Ruth( an her very best friend Gayle) i first met when they became desk clerks at Fisher’s Hyatt Lodge! They both became quickly what my Husband an I called out
Adopted daughter( even tho Ruth had the
Most AMAZING PARENTS) !
She dated my step son for a while!
Ruth was the most, caring , an loving person
I know? She sacrificed ger entire life to take
Care of her parents! We talked back in June for at least two hours/telling me how she was
Taking care of her parents that they took care of her! She was so looking forward to being a full time Floridian/ but refused to go She made a little condo in her parents home so she could take care of them!
She bought an old Purple Corvair for a hundred dollars an took off for Texas by herself ! My heart is so hurt as to lose such a great adopted daughter , an that we had such a great conversation in June! We never missed calling each other on our birthdays!
I could go on forever what a selfless, loving person Ruth was / but those of you who was luck enough to know her already know! She never gave up/ love you my sweet girl
I’m going to miss you, but happy God didn’t
Let you suffer!
#8 Comment By Cathy Morgan On October 1, 2023 @ 2:17 pm
Ruth and I met in high school and ran around together while in school and after we graduated. I talked to her at Schnuck’s about month and a Gand ago for about 20 minutes and said she was going to see if she could get her brother to come over and watch her parents do we go go out for lunch but sadly that never happened. I sure am going to miss her and miss her yelling “hey Haas” whenever she saw me. A very sweet, caring and fun lady!