Ruth Ann Hanks

Ruth Ann Hanks, formerly of Algonquin, Illinois passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. Ruth will be dearly missed by her children (and their spouses) Bill (Gina), Sharon (Chad), and Steven (Carol), and grandchildren Nathaniel, Anthony, Matthew, Bridget, Megan, and Aaron. Born to her parents, Rudolph (Sr.) and Frances Martin on April 4, 1940, Ruth will be missed by her surviving siblings, Charles Martin and Carol Collins. Ruth was preceded in passing by her daughter, Christine D. Hanks; her husband, William T. Hanks III; and her brother, Rudolph A. Martin. Ruth graduated from Proviso High School in Maywood, IL in 1958. She went on to earn her Registered Nursing degree, leading to her jobs at Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, IL and Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington IL. After her career in formal nursing, Ruth was a camp nurse at Camp Algonquin in Algonquin, IL and later a caretaker at Senior Services Associates, Inc. in Elgin, IL. She also owned and operated a small business at the State Street Market Shops in Elgin, IL. In her younger retirement days. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family on her boat on Lake Winnebago in Wisconsin, before trading it in to tour the country in a motorhome and later, relaxing with husband, Bill in Florida.

In lieu of flowers or other gesture, a donation in memory of the deceased may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html).

Cremation rites were accorded privately.

Memorial observance scheduled for 3 PM to 7 PM on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at Cardinal Funeral & Cremation Services, Ltd. (cardinalfuneral.com), in Crystal Lake, IL