Ruth Ann Kane passed away July 29, 2021 in St. Louis, MO.  Born August 16, 1964 to the late Dean Brown and the late Shirley (nee Butler) Brown.

Lifelong companion of James Grote.  Loving mother of Tawnie, Jeremy (Jessica), and Jamie Kane.  Dear grandmother of Emily, Natalee, CJ, Emma, Alek, Sebastion, Tatum, and Aubrey.  Beloved sister of Linda Brown and Deanna Brown.  Loving aunt and friend to many.

Ruth is preceded in death by her son Joshua.

MEMORIAL SERVICES:  Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Lakeview Memorial Gardens (Garden of Reflection Pavilion) 5000 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 66208 at 12 p.m. with a Celebration of Life to follow.

ARRANGEMENTS UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MICHEL FUNERAL HOME.