Linda Sue Ruhaak

Born July 13, 1957 in Peoria to Reid Griffith, Sr. and Emma Allen, she married Thomas Ruhaak on August 24, 1979 in Peoria. He survives.

Also surviving are three sons, Christopher Ruhaak of Peoria, Joe (Sara) Ruhaak of Pekin and Jon Ruhaak of Peoria and one sister, Sandy (Charles G.) Glover of Morton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Amy Ruhaak and one brother, Reid Griffith, Jr.

Linda was a postal worker for the United States Postal Service.

She loved spending time with her children and attending more than 50 Willie Nelson concerts with her husband. She also enjoyed bird watching, gardening, watching nature shows and playing various games such as Scrabble, Yahtzee and cards.

Her memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Mike Klopfenstein will officiate. Visitation will begin one hour prior. Cremation has been accorded.

Memorial contributions may be given to OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637 or Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane Pekin, Illinois 61554.

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