Ruth Kutchera

Long-time Sun City resident Ruth Kutchera died February 5th, just shy of her 103rd birthday. Ruth was born in Shelbyville, IL. She met and married Harold Kutchera while they both worked for Illinois Bell Telephone. After Harold retired from a long telephone career, they moved to Sun City in 1971. In addition to being engaged in many activities, such as being part of the Rock Hound Club and becoming an accomplished silversmith, Ruth was active in the First Presbyterian Church of Sun City and volunteered at Boswell Hospital until well into her nineties. Ruth was predeceased by her husband, Harold, in 1999 and her daughter, Sheila, in 1967. She is survived by sister Rae Noble, Woodstock, IL; brother LeRoy Carlson, Fort Myers, FL; son-in-law John (Linda), Beaufort, SC; grandchildren: Jeff (Kathi), O’Fallon, IL; Christine (Adam) of Atlanta, GA; Wendy, Banner Elk, NC; and Hugh (Deann), Des Moines, IA. There are eleven great-grandchildren. A private family memorial service is planned. Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Sun City, 12225 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City, AZ 85351.