Ruby Mae Ellis, 89, of Litchfield, died on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Carle Bromann Hospital in Normal.
Service time for Ms. Ellis will be announced at a later date.
Ms. Ellis was born on March 30, 1937, in Hillsboro, a daughter of Thomas Erman and Frances (Lewis) Ellis. She graduated from Hillsboro High School.
She was employed by several of the local manufacturing plants, including Roller Derby Skate Corp., Echlin Manufacturing and Sierra. She enjoyed listening to music, especially to George Strait. She treasured time spent with her family.
Ms. Ellis is survived by her daughter, Kathy Ellis of Litchfield; grandchildren, Brittany (Cori Feasley) O’Brian of Bloomington, Ashley O’Brian and Zachary O’Brian, both of Litchfield; great-grandchildren, Colby, Adalyn, Jordan and Luke; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Frances Ellis; and siblings, Robert Ellis, Dale Ellis, Wayne Ellis, Earl Ellis, Edith Kunz, Virginia Whitworth and Velma DeWitt.
Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the Ellis family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
