Ruth M. Flagg nee Wiemann

Ruth Marie Flagg, age 90 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, January 02, 2014, at Faith Countryside Homes/Faith Care Center in Highland, IL. She was born November 09, 1923, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Charles Henry and Maude Sadie (nee Niel) Wiemann. On November 06, 1943, she married Robert W. Flagg who passed away on Friday, April 25, 1997. She was also a member of Peace UCC-Spanish Lake, MO (Charter Member); Attended Evangelical UCC-Highland; She and her husband were members of Fraternal Order of Eagles-Alton, IL.. Mrs. Flagg was born in St. Louis and grew up in Spanish Lake, MO. She graduated from Riverview High School and worked at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals. She lived in Riverview Gardens, Spanish Lake, and then moved to Highland in 1984. She and her husband loved to travel. They also enjoyed dining out together and dancing. She also enjoyed cooking for family gatherings, sewing, crafts, gardening, and watching the birds at the bird feeders. She sang with the Joy Singers and was a member of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, 401st Bombardment Group H Association Inc. She loved being with her family and her grandchildren and spending time with her neighbors in El Kay Meadows. Survivors include : Son - Charles R. Flagg, Hermann, MO Son - Richard I. (Donna) Flagg, Pocahontas, IL Son - Roy L. (Pam) Flagg, Barnhart, MO Grandchild - Wayne (Angie) Flagg, Hermann, MO Grandchild - Luke M. (Tina) Flagg, Pocahontas, IL Grandchild - April M. (Paul) Roseman, Edwardsville, IL Grandchild - Scott R. (Vicki) Flagg, ., IA Grandchild - Todd (Brandi) Flagg, St. Louis, MO Grandchild - Daniel Flagg, Hermann, MO Great Grandchild - Christopher Flagg Great Grandchild - Brianna Roseman Great Grandchild - Everett Roseman Great Grandchild - Claire Roseman Great Grandchild - Ezra Flagg Step Grandchild - Jamie (Chris) Marshall Step Grandchild - Michael (Nickki) Hibbs Step Grandchild - Steven (Angelina) Hibbs Step Great Grandchildren - 9 She was preceded in death by : Father - Charles Henry Wiemann Mother - Maude Sadie Wiemann, nee Niel Husband - Robert W. Flagg (Died 4/25/1997) Brother - Robert Wiemann (Died at age 16) Daughter In-law - Marian Flagg Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 08, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 08, 2014, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Pastor Bill Dempsey of Family Bible Church, officiating. Interment will be at New Bethlehem Cemetery at 9650 Bellefountaine Road in Saint Louis, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Highland VFW; Disabled Veterans; HACSM (Highland Food Pantry).

Ruth M. Flagg nee Wiemann

November 9, 1923 - January 2, 2014