Kathryn "Kitty" Ruberg, 82, of Kenosha passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at United Hospital System-Kenosha from the effects of Lewy Body Dementia. Born July 21, 1930 in Charleston, W.VA, the daughter of the late Levert and Virginia (Maxey) Vandenberg. In her early teens her family moved to Kenosha. She attended Kenosha High School graduating in 1948, she then attended UW Kenosha Extension Center where she majored in History. On April 15, 1948 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church Rectory she married Jerry Ruberg, last month they celebrated their 63rd anniversary. She had been employed by Quaker Stretcher, Tri-Clover, Wisconsin Telephone Co. Falmouth Massachusetts National Bank, American State Bank and Gateway Technical College. Kitty was a member of the Jr. Women’s Club, where she presided as President from 1968-1969, Kenosha Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was president of the Auxiliary in the early 90’s. Kitty has served over 16,000 hours of volunteering at Kenosha Memorial Hospital. Most of her volunteer hours were with the Gift Shop and arranging the show cases. She was also a Board member for the Symphony Association and a member of the Symphony League, she published their newsletter for a number of years, also a member of Friends of the Library, helping with their book sales. Kitty and Jerry liked to travel, the one thing she always wanted to do was "barge down the Nile", which she got to do in 1992. She enjoyed reading and watching Jeopardy on TV. She is survived by her husband Jerry, of 63 years, a brother Levert (Pete) and his wife Frances Vandenberg, sister-in-law; Marilynn Strangberg, 13 nieces and nephews and many close friends. She was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Phyllis Ruberg Hitchler Millette, a niece Ellyn Vandenberg Schreiver, nephew Kendall Hitchler and brother-in-law James Stangberg. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 25th at 10:00 A.M. at Proko Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday (Today) from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Proko Funeral Home. Memorials to St. Elizabeth-St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated. Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111 60th St. 262 654 3533Visit Kitty’s Online Memorial Book At:www.prokofunerahome.com
Condolences
Patricia Schmidt
May 30, 2013
Jerry,I'm so sorry to learn about Kitty's passing. You have my sincerest sympathy. Although I currently live in Ocala, Florida, I often find myself looking at the online version of the Kenosha News to see what is new there. I'm not sure if you know that my Mike passed away a year ago at age 62. He fought the devil prostate cancer for three and a half years and died at home as he wanted. Our daughter moved down last August and is currently living with me. I know how much you loved each other and I know Kitty will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Lill Hauschild
May 24, 2013
we lost a fantastic lady, always smiling, always working, in deep sympathy,Lill
Susan Warnock
May 24, 2013
Dear Jerry,I am so sorry I will be out of town for Kitty's funeral.She was such a sweet heart and we all loved her so much. Such a beautiful, loving woman that always found the good in everyone and everything. The gift shop girls and I had so many good memories and laughs together. We miss her very much.Love, Sue Warnock