Ruby Alice Hakes, age 93, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on August 26, 2024, in Chetek, Wisconsin.

Ruby was born to Frank and Orpha Taylor on August 22, 1931, in rural Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.

Ruby found joy in her puzzle books, especially word searches, which kept her mind sharp and active. During her younger days, she loved to spend her time camping and gardening. But most of all, Ruby cherished the time she spent with her family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Orpha and Frank Taylor, and her husband, Lawrence Hakes.

Ruby is survived by her children, Larry (Elizabeth) Hakes, Timothy Hakes, and Susan Hakes, grandchildren, Jessie (Brian) McMasters and Megan (Michael) Skubovius, great-grandchildren, Connor, Finley, Ellison, and Sydney McMasters, and MacKenzie and Maison Skubovius, and sister, Rosa Blake, as well as many other loving family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Northern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM.

The Burnham-Ours-Kolstad Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.

Last Update: Aug 26, 2024 12:13 pm CDT