Ruth E. Lau

Ruth E. Lau, age 88, of Cassville, died on Friday, January 29, 2010, at the Lancaster Care Center in Lancaster. She was born on November 12, 1921, in Cassville, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Kirschbaum) Adrian. She attended country school and graduated from Cassville High School. On October 29, 1949, Ruth was united in marriage to Carl R. Lau at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Ruth was a seamstress and a devout Catholic. She was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church and its CCW. Ruth loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and attending their activities. Ruth was an avid reader and would often clip articles from newspapers and fill in the crossword puzzles. She loved watching Badger basketball and football.

Survivors include her children: John Lau, Cassville; Julie (Larry) Leonard, Columbus; five grandchildren: Katie Lau, Grinnell, IA; Maggie (Dan) K., Fennimore; Ashley Lau, Cassville; Sean Bonson, Verona; Sarah Bonson,  Canada; two great-granddaughters, Demmy French, Canada; and Keira K., Fennimore.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Carl on November 11, 2008; her daughter-in-law, Debra Lau on July 26, 2009; a great-grandson, Ryker John K. on May 25, 2007; and her brothers and sisters: Hubert Adrian, Jack Adrian, Gladys Orcutt and Irene Adrian.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Norder officiating. Burial was in St. Marys Settlement Cemetery, Cassville Township. Family and friends called on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a scripture services at 4:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville and friends may call on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church.