Ruby Dalton, longtime Pearson resident, died Friday, February 7, 2014 at Care Partners in Antigo with her family at her side. She was 96 years old. She was born on February 18, 1917 in Pearson, a daughter of Elmer and Luella (Thorn) Powell, Sr. She married Wayne Dalton on June 29, 1939 in Antigo. He preceded her in death on February 12, 1999.
Mrs. Dalton raised her family in Pearson. She was proud to be a homemaker and her daughters and their families were her pride and joy.
She was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church in Pickerel.
Survivors include three daughters Patricia (Harlen) Girtz, Pearson, Karen Dalton and Bryan Corey of Kimberly, Diana (Rory) Hughes, Palatine, Illinois;
a sister Virginia (Ben) Clark, Pickerel;
seven grandchildren Jodi (Ian) Hopkins, Zion, Illinois, Janet (Kevin) Holdt, Luck, Betty Girtz, Kimberly, Pamela Girtz and David Wierschke of Pearson, Sgt. Robert (Bethany) Gilles, U.S. Army stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington, Brittany Gilles and Steven Vanden Oever of Madison, Katherine Ruby Hughes, Palatine, Illinois;
eight great-grandchildren Erin, Ryan and Matthew Hopkins, Austin and Steven Holdt, Caleb Gilles, Jenna and Katie Wierschke;
a great-great-grandson Ozzie Jae;
four sisters-in-law Lorraine Powell, Dona Powell, Gladys Dalton and LaVerne Dalton; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by four sisters Eva Hoffman, Jeanette Wissbroecker, Nanette Malitz and Charlotte Powell; five brothers Armond, Ervin, Floyd, Elmer and Donald.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Pickerel with Rev. Michael Mathey officiating. Burial will take place in Pearson Cemetery in the spring. Visitation will be Friday from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services at the church.
Online condolences at www.bradleyfh.com
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hey this is me falling on a mountain for u i <3 u ruby
we love u ruby
when is wayne daltons birthday we could be realted ASAP!!!!!!!
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Judging by the pictures, she had a wonderful life and family for those 96 years.
The years slip by so quickly. I don't think I knew Ruby but Pam and pat are the best!!! Be thankful you had her and hold her in your heart!!! Keep looking up!!!
Sandy Carey
My prayers & love to all of you. xoxoxo
I'm sure Ruby and Mom are enjoying each other's company in Heaven.
Ruby and my mother, Bertha, were best friends. My husband's mother, Irma Cross, is at Care Partners also. I am sad to know that during our visits with my mother-in-law, I could have visited with Ruby. I do remember how much my Mom enjoyed her visits to Pearson and Ruby. They had such fun talking and laughing. My sympathies to all of you. Ruby was a wonderful lady.
So sorry for your loss Betty. Take Care
Pam and Grandma Ruby
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