Alberta "Ruth" Long
September 14, 1943 - March 31, 2022
Alberta R. “Ruth” Long, age 78, of Kankakee passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her home. She was born September 14, 1943 in Metropolis, the daughter of John C. & Anna (Ferguson) Dick. Ruth married Mark Long in 1966 in Kankakee. He preceded her in death in 2000. Ruth worked as a bus driver and a social worker. She enjoyed listening to music and doing crafts. Ruth loved helping others and served as a choir director and ran many children’s programs. Ruth earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from National Louis University in 1990. She also attended Olivet Nazarene University. Surviving are two sons, Alan Jacobs of Kankakee and Eric Long of CA; one daughter, Teresa Prindle of CA; one brother, Jeffory Dick of TX; six grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and some nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Mark Long, Ruth is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Lois Meents. Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, also at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mound Grove Gardens in Kankakee. Memorials may be made to the A.S.P.C.A.
Alberta R. “Ruth” Long, age 78, of Kankakee passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her home. She was born September 14, 1943 in Metropolis, the daughter of John C. & Anna (Ferguson) Dick. Ruth married Mark Long in 1966 in Kankakee.... View Obituary & Service Information