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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Victoria "Vickie"
L Ruge
September 3, 1949 – February 9, 2025
Vickie L. Ruge, 75, of Rock Island, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home and Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Gardens, East Moline. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan.
Vickie was born on September 3, 1949 in Rock Island, IL, a daughter of William and Virginia (Russell) McCaw. She married Gary Ruge on June 7, 1969. Before retiring in 2011, Vickie had many careers over her lifetime, including manufacturing at Malco, working with individuals with special needs at Skills Inc. and doing transport with Help at Home.
Vickie's hobbies included playing poker, bingo and fishing. She was also an avid Chicago Cubs fan.
Those left to cherish Vickie's memories include her husband, Gary Ruge; children, Tina Ruge and Gary (Angi) Ruge; grandchildren, Mason (Hannah) Ruge and Rachel Ruge; sisters, Bonnie (Grant) McManus and Bonnie (George) Nelson; and several nieces and nephews.
Vickie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, William McCaw Jr.; sister, Debbie McCaw; and nephew, Jay McCaw.
Online condolences may be left for the family on Vickie's tribute wall.
Visitation
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home (Milan)
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Funeral Service
Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home (Milan)
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