Ruth Ann Haggard

Ruth Ann (Eichberger) Haggard, age 88, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Hearth & Home in Urbana. Ruth was born in Plainview, Nebraska on December 6, 1927 to the late Reinhardt Mike and Emma M. (Huwaldt) Eichberger. She worked at McLaughlin Jewelers in Urbana, served on the election board as a precinct judge for many years, and was a long-time member of the Urbana United Methodist Church, where she was very involved. Ruth is survived by sons, Rick (Peggy) Haggard of Springfield, Terry Haggard of Columbus; and daughter, Debbie (Ken) Shump of Lyon, France; 3 grandchildren, Sean (Amy) Haggard of New Jersey, Kevin Shump of Oregon, and Scott Shump of Indiana; as well as 2 great-grandsons, Connor and Liam Haggard. Along with her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Howard H. Haggard in 2004; a sister, Evelyn Otto; and 2 brothers, Douglas and Marvin Eichberger. Friends may gather from 1 p.m. 2 p.m. Friday, March 25, 2016 in the WALTER & STOWE FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. A funeral service will immediately follow, beginning at 2 p.m. also in the funeral home, with Pastor Jim Lillibridge officiating. Burial to follow in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana. Condolences may be made online by visiting www.walterfunerals.com.