Ruth C. Neath nee Krause, age 96, late of Chesterton, IN formerly of Riverdale, IL. Passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Clarence and the late Robert Neath. Devoted mother of James (Kathy), the late Robert (Jan) and the late Dennis (Joan) Neath. Proud grandmother of 9; Great-grandmother of 9. Preceded in death by her parents Karl and Lina Krause and four sisters and three brothers. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Monday, August 29, 2011 from 3:00 " 8:00 p.m. Funeral service Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Smits, DeYoung - Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL 60473 with Rev. Michael Udoekong officiating. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery " Calumet Park, IL. Memorial contributions to The Waters of Duneland (110 Beverly Dr. Chesterton, IN 46304) appreciated.