Ruth Helen Kavina, age 96, passed away on October 1, 2021; beloved wife of the late Edward Kavina; loving mother of James (Sue) Kavina & Judith (Charles) McFarland; proud grandmother of Heather (Douglas) Kuykendall, Jessica (James) Taylor, Andrew (Georgia) Kavina, Jackie (Sean Johnson) McFarland, & Kevin (Haley) McFarland; great-grandmother of Dakota (Lauren) Kuykendall, Donovan Kuykendall, Julia Taylor, Caroline Taylor, Hartley Kavina, Broderick Kavina, Charles Johnson, & Marcus McFarland; dear sister of the late Richard (the late Ruth) Johnsen & Raymond (the late Elaine) Johnsen; fond aunt and friend of many. 

Ruth’s interment will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 20 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W. Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside. Info: (708) 352-6500