Ruby M. Kaufman, 94, of Cissna Park went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1932 in Watseka, the daughter of Arthur and Louise (Luthi) Markwalder. She married her high school sweetheart, Albert “Jun” Kaufman in Cissna Park on February 4, 1951 and he preceded her in death on August 17, 2021.
Surviving are one daughter, Kailyn (Mark) Alt of Carmel, IN; one son, Wayne (Jaye) Kaufman of Morrison, CO; eight grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Earl Markwalder and Paul (Betty) Markwalder; one daughter, Donna Gast; and one great-grandchild, Grace Alt.
Ruby was a member of Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park. She enjoyed doing hand work and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Ruby was born again in 1950 and loved serving the Lord Jesus ever since that day.
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 5 at the Christian Bible Church in Cissna Park until the 2:00 pm funeral service at church with Pastor Nathan Gast and Pastor Steve Hall officiating. Burial will be in the Cissna Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christian Bible Church Mission Fund.
Please share a memory of Ruby at www.knappfuneralhomes.com.
