Janet Mae Ruder, age 84 of Washington, IL, born July 4, 1937 in Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at University Manor Nursing Home in Edwardsville, IL.

Janet was a homemaker.  She enjoyed sewing, puzzles, books and loved to read.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora, IL.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Ruder, whom she married January 28, 1956; her parents, Ambrose and Helen (nee Montz) Staab.

She is survived by four sons:  Mark (Cindy) Ruder of Metamora, IL, Scott (Tracy) Ruder of St. Jacob, IL, Tony (Roxanne) Ruder of Spring Bay, IL and Sam (Angel) Ruder of Murfreesboro, TN; eight grandchildren:  Andy and Aaron Ruder, Nick and Holly Ruder, Renee Ruder, Kim DeLaval, Michelle Clark and Elizabeth McGowan; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; three brothers:  Mike Staab, David (Patty) Staab and Rich (Jackie) Staab; three sisters:  Mary (Ernie) Greer, Terry (Fred) Schaub and Nancy (Gene) Noe; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be from 10 - 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at St. Mary's of Metamora, 415 West Chatham Street, Metamora, IL 61548 followed by a mass at 11 a.m. with Father Vien Van Do celebrant.  Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Metamora, IL.

Memorials may be made in Janet's honor to Vitas Hospice and will be received at Barry Wilson Funeral Home.  Donations may be dropped off or mailed to the funeral home at 2800 N. Center Street, Maryville, IL 62062.