Ruth E. Cortez, nee Wellestat, beloved wife of the late Louis; loving daughter of the late Anna and Edward Wellestat; loving mother of Carol Griffin; cherished grandmother of Donna (Terry) Ruch, Laura (Tom) Wieczorek, Daniel (Melissa) Griffin; great-grandmother of Emily Ruch and Kylie Wieczorek; devoted sister of the late Norman (Alda), Lydia, Edward (Marjorie) and George Wellestat. Past Matron of America-Cyrene #454 O.E.S. Funeral Monday, Chapel Service 10:30 a.m., at Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W.), Palos Hills. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Shriners Children Hospital, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 8 p.m. Eastern Star Service at 7 p.m. Info: 708-598-5880.
