Ruth Irene Dalton Born: July 2, 1932 Died: May 31, 2024 Ruth Irene Dalton, 91, formerly of Dixon, IL, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at the Dixon Rehab and Healthcare in Dixon, Illinois, surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on July 2, 1932, the daughter of Harry F. and Erma L. (Cromwell) Sweger in LaSalle County, IL. On October 7, 1978, she married Charles Dalton in Oregon, IL. He preceded her in death in June of 2000. Ruth worked for Swift & Company, and then for Oregon Living & Rehabilitation Center in Oregon, IL. She was an avid gardener, loved making crafts and baking large platters of cookies that she shared with her family at Christmas. As she entered her golden years, she volunteered at the Oregon Senior Center and KSB Hospital as a Pink Lady. Her greatest enjoyment was going on long drives ending with a stop for ice cream. Ruth is survived by her five children: Marlene (Richard) Moss of Rochelle, IL, Dennis (Yvonne) McBride of Apache Junction, AZ, Joan (Ar

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