Ruth Opal Alleman, age 97 of Freeport, IL, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Center in Freeport. She was born May 4, 1921; the daughter of the late Oscar and Myrtle (Afflerbaugh) Brubaker. She was a graduate of Dakota High School. Ruth married Lyle Keech in 1942; he passed in 1969. She later married Rex Alleman.

She had worked for Micro Switch, Structo, and Burgess Battery. Ruth and Rex also operated the Sunshine Inn Cafe. She was a member of the First Church of the Open Bible. She enjoyed gardening, watching Wheel of Fortune and General Hospital.

She is survived by her sons, Edward (Glenda) Keech of Stockton, IL, Gary Keech of Cedarville, IL and Donald (Phyllis) Keech of Arlington, TX; daughters, Glory Keech of Freeport, JoAnn (Ralph) Boatwright of Atmore, AL, Marlene Ahrens of Freeport, and Donna Keech of Freeport; 19 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; many great great grandchildren, including her namesake and most recent great great granddaughter, Ivy Opal Holland; step-son, David Alleman; and many nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; son, Harry; sisters, Naomi, Phyllis, and Mildred; brother, Stanley; daughter-in-law, Becky; son-in-law, Ronald; and step-daughters, Sylvia and Linda.

Ruth's family would like to extend a special thank you to Kara Hofmaster for her wonderful care over the years.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 28 ^th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Walker Mortuary in Freeport. The funeral service will be Monday, April 29 ^th at 10:00 am at the First Church of the Open Bible. Burial will take place at the Davis Cemetery in Davis, IL. A memorial fund has been established in her name. Condolences may be shared at www.walkermortuary.com.