F. Ruth Hickem

F. Ruth Hickem, 79, of Du Quoin, passed away at 11:30 P.M., Thursday, January 23, 2003 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Ruth was a homemaker.  She had worked at B&B Shoe Store, A & P, and Greens IGA.  She was a member of Old Du Quoin Baptist Church, an active member of American Legion Auxiliary, Eastern Star and Egyptian Past Presidents Club.
She was born March 12, 1923 at St. Johns, IL, the daughter of Fred and Ruth (Baxter) Hartley.
She married Paul E. Hickem on August 21, 1942 at Cape Girardeau, MO and he preceded her in death on April 9, 2000.
She is survived by one son - Fred P. Hickem of Du Quoin, one daughter - Elaine Silbe and husband Jim of Pinckneyville, three grandchildren - Stacey Harsy and husband David, Brett Silbe and wife LaDonna, and Jason Silbe and four great grandchildren - Melaina Harsy, Caleb, Matilyn, and Luke Silbe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother and one sister.
Funeral services were at 2:00 P.M., Monday, January 27, 2003 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Ted Clark officiating.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M., Sunday, January 26, 2003 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.
Interment was in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery at Du Quoin.
Friends may make memorials to the Old Du Quoin Baptist Church Building Fund.
