Former Rockford resident, Aliceruth Kimmel of Celina, died July 14, 2008, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

She was born Jan. 17, 1923, in Maumee, to Virgil and Ruth King Edwards. On March 9, 1940, she married Edwin Kimmel, who died Aug. 26, 1995.

Survivors are three sons, Charles (Lynn), Noblesville, Ind., Dale (Judy), Green Valley, Calif., and Thomas (Kathy), Celina; a sister, Barbara Edwards, Phoenix, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother Thomas Edwards.

Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Celina, the Rev. Kim Miller officiating. Burial is at Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.

Calling is 2-8 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to service at the Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford.

Contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences can be left sent to ketchamripleyfh@embarqmail.com.