Ruth B. Alcorn Obituary (1933 - 2017)

Ruth B. Alcorn, of Rockton, died December 20, 2017 after a short illness. She was born May 10, 1933 in Lancaster, Wisconsin, the daughter of Henry and Bernadine Belscamper. Ruth married Harold Alcorn on June 19, 1965 at the Bethlehem Evangelical & Reformed Church in Lancaster, Wisconsin. She was a member of the Rockton United Methodist Church. Survivors include daughter, Linda (Bill) Landerholm; son, Mark (Nicole) Alcorn, all of Rockton; sister, Phyllis Wagner of Sarasota, Florida; two brothers-in-law, Ralph & Bob Alcorn of Lancaster; sister-in-law, Carol Carter of Livingston, Wisconsin; one niece, Barbara (Wayne) Austin, Sarasota; four grandsons, Michael, Andrew and Daniel Landerholm and Matthew Alcorn, all of Rockton; three granddaughters, Sarah, Kristin and Angela Landerholm, all of Rockton. Ruth was predeceased by her parents and husband, Harold Alcorn. Memorial ceremonies will be held Saturday December 23rd at 11:00 am at the Rockton United Methodist Church with Pastor Megan Smick officiating. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster, Wisconsin, at a date to be determined. Memorials will be established with The Gideons International. The family would like to thank Beloit Memorial Hospital for their care, comfort, and support. We would also like to thank Beloit Regional Hospice for their special assistance.