Orangeville-Ruth Hilton, 83, of Orangeville, died Monday September 20, 2004 at Grace Land Manor in Monroe, Wisconsin.
Born October 24, 1920 in Wendell, Idaho she was the daughter of Ralph and Velma (Lowe) Angle. She married John C Hilton June 18, 1942 in Cedarville.
She worked with her husband on the family farm and also worked 17 years for the J.C. Penny Company in Freeport.
Her memberships included McConnell United Methodist Church, Stephenson County Home Extension, Cedarville Women's Club, and United Methodist Women.
She enjoyed traveling, reading, and poetry. She was an accomplished seamstress.
Surviving is her husband, John of Orangeville; 1 son, Andrew W. Hilton of Freeport; 1 daughter, Kristina S. (Alan) Breiseth of West Chicago; 1 sister, Virginia (Robert) Hough of Oregon; 6 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; 1 son; 2 grandchildren; 1 sister; 3 brothers.
Cremation rites have been accorded
Memorial service will be Friday 1:30 p.m. at McConnell United Methodist Church in McConnell.
Internment of her cremated remains will be in the Cedarville Cemetery in Cedarville.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Please View & Sign the Family Guest Book at www.walkermortuary.com