GERMAN VALLEY — Ruby A. Collman age 97 of German Valley, IL passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Freeport, IL. She was born in Forreston, IL on June 16, 1927, the daughter of Glen and Susan (Lieson) Timmer. She attended Forreston High School and upon graduation she obtained a teaching certificate at Normal College, which is now Illinois State University. She taught at Prairie Dell County School in rural Baileyville, IL until 1949. Ruby married her beloved husband Arnold Collman on June 12, 1949, in Forreston at the United Methodist Church. Together, they farmed, first in Freeport and then in German Valley. For many years, she candled eggs for Rademaker and Beckers Eggs in German Valley. Ruby then went on to Phill’s Fresh Eggs in Forreston. She also cherished the 30 years she spent teaching Sunday School for the Church. Ruby would love to spend her time in the vegetable garden and canning.
Ruby is survived by her son, Duane Collman of German Valley, IL; daughter, Sharon (Dennis) Alderks of Chana, IL; grandsons, David (Jamie) Alderks of Mahomet, IL and Alan (Heather) Alderks of Monroe Center, IL; great-grandchildren, Carter and Brooke Alderks of Mahomet, IL, and Ayden and Jaxon Alderks of Monroe Center, IL; sister-in-law, Jerry Timmer; and several nieces and nephew.
She is predeceased by her parents; husband of 66 years, Arnie; sisters, Veda Mae in infancy, Carol (William) LaVelle, Donna (Morris) Cherry; brothers, Lawerence (Jean) Timmer, Roger Timmer; brother-in-law, Willis (Norma) Collman; sister-in-law, Norma Collman; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley, IL. With a visitation from 10:30 a.m. until time of service.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Silver Creek Reformed Church in German Valley, IL.
Rev. Nora Johnson and Rev. Richard Bawinkle will co-officiate the service.
Burial is at Silver Creek Cemetery in German Valley, IL.
A memorial has been established in her name.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com
