Ruth V. Knickelbein, 83, of Bellwood, beloved daughter of the late Minnie, nee Kepnick, and August; dear sister of August (Virginia) and the late Earl (Pearl) Knickelbein; loving aunt of Karen Adams, Carl, Robert, Earl Jr., August S. and David Knickelbein. Retired secretary for General Electric Hot Point Div. Member of Berkeley-Hillside Presbyterian Church, Order of Eastern Stars, White Shrine of Jerusalem, Rebekah Lodge of Cicero #42, and Home Chapter of Women of the Moose. Loved crocheting and gardening. Resting at Hennessy-Bruno Funeral Home, 5903 Burr Oak Ave., Berkeley, Sunday from 3 to 9 p.m. All to meet at the Berkeley-Hillside Presbyterian Church, Taft and Ridge Ave., Hillside, Monday for 9 a.m. services. Interment Cedar Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Berkeley-Hillside Presbyterian Church appreciated. 708-544-0100.
