Bethalto--Ruth Marilyn (Strohbeck) Champlin, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at La Bella of Alton.

Born June 6, 1932 in Brighton, she was a daughter of Victor and Beulah (Gentry) Strohbeck.

She married George Harvey Champlin Feb. 16, 1952 in Bethalto.  George preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1999.

Ruth worked for Owens-Illinois in Alton for 30 years, Delivery Network for 15 years, and Foxes Grove Supportive Living for over 10 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathy Wenzel of Pascagoula, MS; a son, Robert Champlin of Hartford; five grandchildren Johnny S. Hash, Christopher L. Champlin, Taryn Perkins, Amber Steinmetz and Tyler Wenzel; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Kasinger of East Alton and Ann Reichert of Suwannee, GA; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Margie Hall; and a son, Thomas Champlin.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept.1 at Paynic Home for Funerals from 9 a.m. until services begin at 11 a.m.  Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul United Methodist Church in East Alton.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com