Dr. Ruth M. McHugh, 67, of Delavan, died June 11, 2013, at her home. She was born March 4, 1946, in Springfield, Ill., to Joseph and Ruth (Hahn) Taylor.
She married Howard Vincent McHugh on Dec. 21, 1968, in Springfield.
She attended medical school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and was a practicing OBGYN in the area for many years.
Survivors include her husband; sons, Joseph (Victoria), Fontana, Lawrence (Kathy) and Alan, Lake Geneva, Martin (Alexia), Montrose, Colo., Kevin (Chelsea), Lakewood, Colo., Steven (Sylvia), San Antonio, Texas, and Jacob (Tracy), Elkhorn; thirteen grandchildren; and a sister, Elizabeth (Jerry) Williams of Paulden, Ariz.
Services were June 17 at Toynton Walworth Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St.
Memorials may be made to Fellow Mortals.
Ruth was awesome.She saved my baby 24 years ago,and care about everyone.I was just looking her up to see if she was still in practice,I was heartbroken to read this.She was funny,promoted life.She loved the poor.She gave all dignity.I never forgot her.She helped me as a young,terified fist time mom,and when I was ill.
Dr. Ruth was one of the finest people I ever knew. I worked in OB along side her, even though I was only a CNA, she recognized me as part of the team. Her passion and compassion was astounding! She delivered 2 of my grandchildren and then after suffering a stroke, I chose to have her operate on me, total hysterectomy at Rockford Memorial, because I had faith in her. God took home the best! Rest in peace dear friend.
In my comment it was not made clear, it was after she had suffered a stroke, that I chose her to operate on me.