Ruth Kneip nee Ward, former long time resident of Schilller Park and Arlington Hts., beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Michael (Maria), Eileen (Rick) Samp, Peter (Laura), Peggy (Len) Johnson, Catherine (Jim) Henders, Marirose (Mike) Russo, and Carolyn; loved Grandmother of 18 and great grandmother of 12; dear sister of the late Patricia (James) Brown. Visitation from 3:00 until 9:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 2015 at Glueckert Funeral Home Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Hts. Rd, Arlington Hts. and Tuesday, January 27, 2015 from 9:00 AM until time of Mass at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, Illinois. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Guiding Eyes for the Blind, 611 Granite Springs Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598, www.guidingeyes.org. Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.