Ruth Clauson

Ruth V. Clauson, age 78, of Carpentersville, IL passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL. Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 10 at The First Congregational Church in West Dundee, IL, with Rev. Paige Wolfanger officiating. Burial followed at River Valley Memorial Gardens, West Dundee, IL.

Ruth was born in Lansing November 2, 1939 and was the daughter of the late Harold and Viette Engelhorn. Ruth was a resident of the Dundee-Carpentersville area in Illinois for the past 53 years and a Charter and longtime member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Elgin, IL.  For many years, Ruth served as organist at Messiah. She also was accompanist for the Elgin Follies for many years. Ruth enjoyed playing golf and over the years was involved in several ladies golf leagues.

Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Richard C. ”Dick“ Clauson; their daughter, Dawn (Rick) Andersen; her grandchildren, Billy (Erica) Allen, Jennifer Greer and Jackie (Jacob) Jones; her great-grandchildren, Drake, Braxton, Brooklyn, Bentley, Riley and Grayson; her brother, Gary (the late Meg) Engelhorn; her sisters, Carol (the late Kenny) McDonald and Elinor (the late Leo) Meyer; her four nieces; and her two nephews. In addition to her parents and her son, Mark A. Clauson, April 11, 1995, Ruth was preceded in death by her brother, John (the late Nancy).

Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The Miller Funeral Home, West Dundee, IL assisted the family with all arrangements. To leave an online condolence, visit www.millerfuneralhomedundee.com.