Ruth Margaret Pugh

Ruth Margaret Pugh, 84, Lawrence, died Monday, March 23, 2009, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 27, 1924, in Highland, Wis., the daughter of Arthur and Marguerite Mary Deaner Brehm.
Mrs. Pugh worked as a librarian in the Lawrence Junior High School.
She was a member of the Master Gardeners and the Lawrence Antique Doll Club, and was a volunteer for the Lawrence Public Library.
She married Charles Willis Pugh on Aug. 2, 1945. He preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by one son, Charles Pugh, and two brothers, Art and Jack Brehm.
Survivors include a daughter, Jan Kathleen Bourgeois, Lecompton, and three grandchildren, Cole A. Browne and Lauren and Eric Wendlandt.
The family suggests memorials to the Ruth M. Pugh Memorial Fund, sent in care of Lawrence Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Donations will be sent to Lawrence Humane Society and nursing staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
Online condolences may be sent at barnettchapeloaks.com.