Ruth Ellen Maltby, 98, of Burlington, Wisc., formerly of Elkhorn, Wisc. and Elmhurst, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Aurora Memorial Hospital of Burlington with much love from her family. She was born December 6, 1922 in Oak Park, the daughter to the late Robert and Ruth (Burgess) Nickelson. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, John J. Maltby on March 9, 1946 in Elmhurst. After 71 years of marriage, John preceded her in death on Mary 25, 2017.
Ruth is survived by her three children: Ellen Douglas of Canada, John (Linda) Maltby of Burlington, Wisc., Janis (Jerry) Henning of Minn.; grandchildren: Ted (Sharri) Douglas, Sean (Cindi Koetz) Maltby, Mary (Brent) Kahara, Brandi (Steve) Henning, Ruth (Joe) Dawidziak, Adam (Sara) Maltby; 18 great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements provided by Haase-Lockwood & Associates, Funeral Homes & Crematory. For the online guestbook, please visit haaselockwoodfhs.com or call 262-723-6390
