Ruth E. Flinn, 94, of rural New Berlin, IL, died Monday, April 19, 2021. She was born March 31, 1927, in Ashland, the daughter of Carl and Ella Page Yancy. She married Danny L. Flinn on Sept. 18, 1950, in Ashland, and he preceded her in death on April 18, 2014. She is survived by five children, Randall Flinn (Deborah) of Jacksonville, Marilyn Brender (David) of Elm Grove, WI, Kate Borough (Julie Efaw) of Springfield, Nancy Wallner (Don) of Springfield, and D. Alan Flinn (Jennifer) of rural New Berlin; nine grandchildren, Zach Flinn (Kristen), Tim Flinn (Colleen), Jensen Flinn, Ethan Flinn, Kimberly Wallner (CJ), David Wallner (Brooke), Rachel Flinn, Jacob Flinn (Courtney), and Adam Flinn, eight great grandchildren, Brayden, Graysen, Rayelee, Cashin, Robyn, Leo, Jackson, and Bailey; one sister, Betty Price of Ashland; two sisters-in-law, Lois Yancy of Virden, and Joanne Skinner of Loami; and several nieces and nephews. Ruth loved to read, collect antiques, cook and bake. She was known for her fried chicken and cinnamon rolls, which were often fought over amongst her family. She was a skilled quilter, creating hundreds of gorgeous quilts over the years for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Always supportive and loving, she was the foundation of her family and took great pride in watching their accomplishments. Ruth was bold, sassy, and stubborn and will be dearly missed by those who knew her. Private family services will be held with burial at St. Augustine Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Prairie Skies Public Library. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. .