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Official Obituary of

Elton L. (AL) Ruthstrom

December 7, 1925 ~ February 22, 2021 (age 95) 95 Years Old

Elton Ruthstrom Obituary

Elton L (Al) Ruthstrom, 95, of Urbana passed away at 3:00 pm on Monday, February 22 at Carle Foundation Hospital. He was born December 7, 1925, in Leonardville, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Venita (Cummins) Ruthstrom. He married Joan (Starkey) Cross on September 19, 1964, in Urbana, Illinois. Al is survived by his wife Joan of Urbana, sons Randy Ruthstrom of Urbana, Jeff Cross of Urbana, George Cross of Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas, daughters Diane Long of Florida, and Jody Walden of Homer, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Clifford Ruthstrom, and sister Thelma Lind. He served as a pilot in the Airforce. He was a member of the Electricians Local 601 for 71 years and owned Potter Electric Service. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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