Ruth M. Kerres, 87, of Rock Island, passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  Cremation rites were accorded.  Private inurnment will be in Rock Island National Cemetery, Arsenal Island.  Memorials may be made in care of Moline Church of Christ.  Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Rock Island, is assisting the family.

Ruth was born on January 14, 1933 in Nashville, Tenn., the daughter of Murry and Evelyn Poston Ingram. She married Robert L. Kerres on May 16, 1952 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death on November 6, 2018.

Ruth spent many years as a homemaker.  She also worked 10 years for the Rock Island/Milan School District no. 41.

Ruth was a member of Moline Church of Christ.  She enjoyed wintering in Florida.  She loved spending time with her family and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter and son in law, Betty (Rich) Brems, Montgomery, IL; son and daughter in law, Jeff and Jody Kerres, Milan; grandchildren, Brian (Genna) Brems, Kelly (Sara Lucas) Kerres, Michael Kerres and A.J. Brems; great-grandchildren, Kaleix Lucas and Jordan Kerres; sister, Elizabeth (John "Pete") Kerres, Rock Island; brother, Dan Ingram, Florida; and sister in law, Rita Ingram, Maryland.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, James Ingram; and sister in law, George Ann Ingram.