Kathryn M. "Katie" Ruggles, 44, of Tuscola, IL, passed away suddenly on Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023 at her residence.

Katie was born on April 5, 1979 in Urbana, the daughter of Douglas L. and Linda J. Leonard Brewer. She married Mike Ruggles on June 2, 2001 in Tuscola. He survives .

Katie is also survived by her son: Douglas Ruggles of Tuscola, mother: Linda Brewer of Tuscola, brother: Matt Brewer of Tuscola and several other extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her father, paternal grandparents: Chuck and Mary Brewer and maternal grandparents: George and Betty Leonard.

Katie was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and graduated from Tuscola Community High School in 1997. She worked at Tuscola Do-It-Best for 24 years. Katie loved her cats, diamond painting and music. She enjoyed watching her son play sporting events.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2023 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 East Northline Road, Tuscola, IL with Rev. Jason Braaten officiating. Burial will be in the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, April 23, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Douglas Ruggles Education Fund, Douglas County Animal Shelter or to the Douglas County Museum.

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