Ruth Frances Kosma
Ruth Frances Kosma, 95, of Danville, passed away on Jan. 20 at 6:05 p.m. at Gardenview Manor. She was born on April 12, 1919 in Jamaica, Illinois, the daughter of Lloyd W. and Mary Jolley Cox.
She grew up in Du Quoin, Illinois and attended Ward School and graduated from Du Quoin High school in 1937. She married and later divorced Russell Cook, but continued to live in Du Quoin to raise her children. Later she met and fell in love with Paul Kosma whom she married in July 1952. The family later moved to Danville. Her husband Paul preceded her in death in 1979.
She was a hard worker who provided for her two children, sometimes a mother's sacrifice for herself, yet her children came first. She was a homemaker for many years, worked at JC Penney's Department Store, then R & S Printing for 12 years and at Presence United Samaritans Medical Center gift shop for 22 years. She was a member of St. James Methodist Church, The Moose Lodge, the American Legion and volunteered for the Red Cross and Meals on Wheels. She was also an election judge enthusiastically participating on many election days. She was an avid reader, always visited her friends who were sick and helped them in any way she could. She had a joyful soul with a bright smile and desire to be a loving person.
She is survived by her two children, Jackie Wayne Cook of Austin, Texas and Linda Kay Sandusky of San Diego, Calif. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and her only beloved grandchild, Douglas Wayne Cook. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, friends and Barbara Avery of San Diego whom she affectionately referred to as daughter number two.
Funeral services 6:00 pm Thursday Feb. 12, 2015 at Robison Chapel, Catlin with Mike Cox officiating. Concluding graveside rites 10:30 am Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Du Quoin, Illinois. Visitation from 4 to 6 pm on Thursday Feb. 12, 2015 at Robison Chapel. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Online condolences www.robisonchapel.com.