RUTH C. (AUSTIN) STOFFELS

Ruth Stoffels, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital. She was born in Vermont Township, Blue Mounds, WI on June 14, 1923, the daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Handel) Austin. She was united in marriage to Albert Stoffels on November 20, 1944. Ruth was employed by Prairie Clinic SC from 1960 until 1986, at which time she retired. She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church. Ruth was a wonderful mother, wife, friend and grandmother, who gave everything for her family. She will be dearly missed, but always in our hearts.

She is survived by:
Her Husband: Albert of Sauk City
2 Sons and 5 Daughters: James (Dorene) Stoffels of Lyndon Station
Judith Stoffels of Madison
Kristin (Lynn) Midthun of Sauk City
Kathryn (Vern) Bronson of Madison
Margaret (Jerry) Roth of Prairie du Sac
Monica (Tim) Righter of Vienna, West Virginia
Joseph Stoffels (Doug Balfanz) of Janesville
Sister: Margaret (Ervin) Hilgendorf of Waunakee
Sister-in-law: Otillia Austin of Black Earth
Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild
Other relatives and friends

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by:
Sister: Anna Kalsow
Brother: Joe Austin
Brothers-in-law: Allen Kalsow and Ervin Hilgendorf

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ALOYSIUS CATHOLIC CHURCH, Sauk City, at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2008. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church, one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Ruth Stoffels to Alpha-1 Association, 2937 SW 27th Ave., Suite 106, Miami, FL 33133.

Ruth's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Koch and the nursing staff at Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital for their continuous care and support to Ruth and her family.

Please Angel let our mother see she's loved so very much and Angel will you promise us to let her feel your touch.
Hooverson Funeral Home
Sauk City (608) 643-6430m