Apple River-Ruby S. Smith age 94, passed away on Saturday November 21, 2015 at Liberty Village Manor Court in Freeport, IL. She was born on October 20, 1921 to Paul and Louise (Mensimer) Smith. She married Anthony "Tony" Smith in May of 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA She and her husband worked for Savanna Ordinance Depot during the Korean War. She worked at Micro Switch in Warren from 1954-1986 for 33 years and retired in 1986.

She is survived by her husband Anthony "Tony" Smith of Apple River, IL, sons; Jack Smith of Apple River, IL and David Smith of Stevens Point, WI, one sister Janetta (Virgil) Smith of Waupaca, Wi and one sister- in- law;Shirley Smith of Apple River, IL. numerous cousins.

She enjoyed crossword puzzles, game shows on TV, crocheting and quilting.

Preceded in death by her parents and brother Stanley Smith.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday November 24, 2015 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM till time of service.

Burial will be in West Ella Cemetery in Apple River, IL.

Officiating will be Pastor Ryan Bare.

A memorial has been established in her name.