Ruth A. Shipman Born: May 5, 1945 in Pine Creek Township, IL Died: February 24, 2025 in Dixon, IL Ruth A. Shipman, 79, of Polo, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Liberty Court in Dixon, IL surrounded by her family. Ruth was born, May 5, 1945, in Pine Creek Township, rural Polo, the daughter of Jacob and Arlene (Giffrow) Jecklin. On May 13, 1967 in Lena, IL, she was united in marriage to Gary Shipman. Ruth retired after 21 years from the Ogle County Sheriff's Department as the Secretary to the department. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ruth was a very social person and would always say "what can I do for you", she had a servant's heart. Survivors include husband Gary; daughter: Kris (Steve) Bardell of Polo, IL; sons: Jeff (Sandy) Shipman of Polo, IL, Tim (Diane) Shipman of Dixon, IL; sister: Elaine (Hale) Guyer of Byron, IL; brother: Jim (Cathy) Jecklin of Dixon, IL; grandchildren Tori (Mayowa) Ogunfowokan, Tate Statler (Montan

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