Ruth S. Nixon, 86

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Ruth S. Nixon, 86, of Sparta, IL, died May 1, 2010 at Sparta Community Hospital, Sparta, IL.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL, with Rev. Dr. Alan Janneke officiating. Burial was in the Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, IL.

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimers Association, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, or for Donor's choice.

The McDaniel Funeral Home, Sparta, IL, was in charge of the arrangements. Friends may sign the guestbook online at www.mcdanielfh.com.