"To Zigrida, Anna and Mark: It was so sad to hear of your mother's death. We are so sorry that we could not attend the funeral. Your parents were dear friends to our family in a very small world of families who came from Lithuania and Latvia. There were many warm and jolly gatherings, lots of support and fun and many great memories with your Mom at the center. We will remember her with great affection. Our most sincere sympathies, Lucia Tarvydas, Vilia Tarvydas Sauerberg, and Sylvia Miller"
In loving memory of
Ruth Rems
December 24, 2014
Ruth Rems, age 92, formerly of 1220 Park Place, Quincy died on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at 7:00 am in North Adams Home in Mendon.
She was born January 6, 1922 in Liepaja, Latvia the daughter of Alexander and Anna Yudousho Peterson-Antonous. On February 12, 1939 she married Peter Rems in Latvia. He preceded her in death on June 10, 2007.
Mrs. Rems left Latvia in 1944, and then left Germany in 1950 to come to the United States. She worked at Blessing Hospital as an OB Tech for 25 years. She was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ and attended Saint Raphael Orthodox Church and was a volunteer at Blessing Hospital.
Survivors include three children, Mark (Damoni) Rems of Denver, CO, Anna MacArthur of Mendon, and Zigrida Brown of Quincy; eight grandchildren, Nick Rems of Denver, CO, David Rems of Denver, CO, Dara Ann (Daryl Duesterhaus) MacArthur of Mendon, Stacey Jarrett of Barry, IL, Fred Robert (Michelle) MacArthur of Mendon, Darren (Jamie) MacArthur of Warsaw, IL, Angie Harper of Quincy, Melanie (Steven) Schertel of Quincy, IL; eight great-grandchildren, Haley Diane and Reece William Schertel, Ashley Harper, Cody MacArthur, Brandilee and Brittnee Jarrett, Kyle MacArthur, Jacob Jarrett; and two great-great grandchildren, Adian Harper and Savannah Jarrett.
In addition to her husband, Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Steven Antonous, and two sons-in-law, William Brown and Doug MacArthur.
Services: 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeremy Latzke officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery.
Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, December 29, 2014 in the Hansen-Spear Funeral Home.
Memorials: Blessing Rieman College of Nursing Scholarship Fund or North Adams Home
Website: www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Our sincerest condolences on the passing of Ruth. She has been a member of our family for many years here now and her presence will be missed. May God provide comfort to the family at this time."
"Zig, I want to express my sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mother. May God give you comfort and peace each and every day."
"Anne, We want to express our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Mother. She was a wonderful Lady and is now in Gods Hands. God Bless to you and your Family."
"Ann, we were so sorry to hear of your Mother's death. She is @ peace now resting in the arms of Jesus in Heaven, joining all her family who have taken this path before her. You & your wonderful family are in our thoughts & prayers."
"ANNA, ZIG, AND MARK: I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF YOUR MOTHER, HAVING WORKED WITH HER AS A STUDENT AND THROUGH A NUMBER OF YEARS AT BLESSING AND WHAT A WONDERFUL SEAMSTRESS SHE WAS FOR THOSE MANY YEARS. I'M CERTAIN YOU HAVE MANY MEMORIES AS YOU CELEBRATE HER LIFE. MY SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES."
"Zig, Sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of this very important person in each and everyone's life. May the void that is left quickly fill with love and happy memories."
"Zig, Duane and I want to express our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and give you and your family comfort."