Springfield - Beverly Ruble, 65 , of Springfield passed away Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at St. John's Hospital.

Beverly was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Springfield, the daughter of Howard E. and Florence Behl Ruble.

She was a 1961 graduate of Lanphier High School and Air Force veteran who retired from the state of Illinois DCFS.

Beverly was always quick to smile, loved working in the garden, loved antiques and was always willing to lend a helping hand.  She is greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew, Martin Stevens.

Surviving are three sons, John (wife, Nancy) Love of Mississippi, Joe of California and Jack of Springfield; a grand-daughter; five grandsons; three sisters, Laverne (husband, Bob) Malham of Carlinville, Joyce (husband, Jim) Stevens of Springfield and Carolyn Brown of Girard; a brother, Howard (wife, Margaret) Ruble of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home with the Rev. James McGee officiating.  Burial at Woodreath Cemetery in New Berlin.