JESSOP Obituary
Jessop, Ruth J.(McLean)MERRIMAC/ BARABOO - 
Ruth Jeanette Jessop, age 95, passed away on Thursday,
Nov. 11, 2004, at Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare
Center. She was born Nov. 4, 1909. She married Wayne
Jessop on Aug. 12, 1927. Ruth lived most of her life
in the Merrimac and Baraboo area and worked at the
Snow White Factory sewing for many years until her
retirement. She moved to Madison in April, 1984 to be
near family. We will certainly miss her great cooking.
She was also a beautiful seamstress. She is survived
by two daughters, Donna (Jack) Ellis of Madison and
Barbara (Don) Meisel of Madison; eight grandchildren,
Mike (Nancy) Anthony, Peg (Pete) Reif, Vicki (Mark)
Ytzen, Gary (Cathy) Meisel, Donnie (Patty) Meisel,
Jerry (Phyllis) Meisel, Laurie Ellis and Sandy (Mike)
Housel; 18 great-grandchildren, who affectionately
call her "Boo Grandma," because she lived in Baraboo;
a sister, Ella Astle of Baraboo; and many nieces and
nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,
Wayne, who passed away Oct. 1, 1978; her parents; a
sister, Vera Beich; and a brother, Arthur McLean. A
memorial service will be held at MERRIMAC UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH at noon on Monday, Nov. 15, 2004,
with Pastor Anita Genrich officiating. Visitation will
be one hour prior to the service. The family would
like to thank everyone at St. Mary's Hospital 4th
floor and Don & Marilyn Anderson HospiceCare Center
for their care and love. Hooverson Funeral Home Sauk
City, (608) 643-6430
Contributed by: Judy McLean