Ruth M. Pickney

LODI – Ruth M. Pickney, age 79 of Lodi, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2009. She was born in Matteson, Ill., on Oct. 4, 1929, the daughter of Gilbert and June (Allison) Mattson. She married Milton Pickney Jan. 23, 1952. Together they had one son, Gary. In 1976 they moved to Nekoosa, Wisconsin. In 1996, Ruth moved to be closer to her son. She lived with Gary, his wife Cyndi and granddaughter, Karli until the time of her death. Ruth enjoyed fishing, bingo, going to the casino, and making frequent visits to Wisconsin Rapids to spend time with her special friend, “Moe”. She dedicated her life to her son Gary and the apple of her eye “Karli”. We love you mom!!! Ruth is survived by her son Gary (Cyndi) Pickney, of Lodi; grandchildren, Adam Pickney, of Madison, Tyler Pickney, of Lakeville, Min., and Karli Pickney, of Lodi; a sister, Donna Trent, of Joliet, Ill.; and a special friend, Melvin “Moe” Morzewski, of Wisconsin Rapids. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; her parents, and three brothers, Roger, Harold and Russell “Dutch” Mattson. Private services will be held at a later date. A wife, a mother, a grandma too, This is the legacy we have from you. You taught us love and how to fight, You gave us strength, you gave us might. A stronger person would be hard to find, And in your heart, you were always kind. You fought for us all in one way or another, Not just as a mom, not just as a grandmother. For all of us you gave your best, Now the time has come for you to rest. So go in peace, you’ve earned your sleep, Your love in our hearts, we’ll eternally keep.