Ruth J Chrest Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth Jean (Parker) Chrest, 64, of Savanna, Illinois, passed away suddenly at home on December 7, 2019. Ruth was born February 22, 1955 to Rose Marie Parker of Waukeegan Illinois and Edward “Corky” Parker of Savanna at the Savanna City Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of this area. She was owner of Mama’s restaurant for a few years. She also worked at Casey’s and was a housekeeper at Big Meadows Nursing Home. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established at https://www.gofundme.com/f/ruthie-chrest-funeral-expenses. Ruth was best known for her kindness toward others. She would give you what she had even if it meant going without. She had a good sense of humor, always in the mood to joke around. She was an amazing mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, friend, cook, etc. Ruth loved going on rides and spending time with friends and family. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, watching Days of Our Lives, and collecting dolls. She loved sitting at Greens, having coffee and socializing. But the thing she enjoyed most was being with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. Anyone she came across she left a great impression on. In addition to her children, she was a mother to many. Ruth is survived by three children, Tammy (Jeremy) Holmbo, Donna (David) Olson, and Paul (Michele) Lahre all of Savanna; 10 siblings, LaDeen Getchaway of San Francisco, CA, Sandy Parker of Savanna, Rusty (Beverly) Parker of Bushnell, IL, Sheila (Harold) Beaston of AR, Steve (Janet) Parker of Clinton, IA, Bonnie Harlston of Denison, IA, Rosina Crotts of Savanna, Clay (Judy) Parker of Sabula, IA, Tina Anaya of Rochelle, IL, and Edward Parker of Iowa City, IA; six grandchildren, Ashleigh, Caitlyn, Brandon, Jayden, Ethen, and Krysta; and many nieces, nephews, and adopted grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother, Rose Marie Parker, her father, Edward “Corky” Parker, one son, David Lahre, and a granddaughter, Ashley Olson. “I loved you all my life and now I’ll miss you the rest of mine” Thank you for being an awesome grandmother and over all, our best friend. You meant the world to us. I love you, Grandma.

Ruth J Chrest

February 22, 1955 - December 7, 2019