Ruth M. Jinkins, 81, Platteville, passed away on Monday, Dec. 11 surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services for Ruth were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18 at the First English Lutheran Church in Platteville. Rev. Mike Short officiated. Burial was at Hillside Cemetery in Platteville. Visitation was from 3–6 p.m.on Sunday, Dec. 17 at the First English Lutheran Church and from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Monday. The Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville is serving the family. Memorials may be made to the Ruth M. Jinkins Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.

A complete obituary is in the December 20, 2017 issue of The Platteville Journal.