Ruth died Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus.
Ruth E. McHugh was born May 16, 1945 in Monroe, Nebraska to Lloyd and Vera (Uppfalt) Hill. She graduated from Monroe High School in 1963. She married Richard McHugh on August 2, 1969 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. The couple lived in Columbus before moving to Duncan in 2001. Ruth worked at Dale Electronics and then for Appleton Electric. Ruth enjoyed making quilts for babies and shopping for her grandchildren. She was an avid Husker Fan.
She is survived by:
Husband: Richard McHugh of Duncan, NE
Son: Donald (Tori) McHugh of Norfolk, NE
Son: Eric (Jennifer) McHugh of Shawnee, KS
Grandson: Jack McHugh of Norfolk, NE
Granddaughters: Alyssa & Alaina McHugh of Shawnee, KS
Brother: Glen (Linda) Hill of Streamwood, IL
Brother: Milton (Diana) Hill of Ord, NE
Sister: Mila (Dean) Curtis of Ashland, NE
Brother-in-law: Dave (Arlene) Blessen of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law: Delores O'Brien of Columbus, NE
Many Nieces and Nephews
She was preceded in death by:
Father: Lloyd Hill
Mother: Vera Hill
Son: Jamie McHugh
Sister: Lois Blessen
In-laws: James (Ruth) McHugh