Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ruth M. Banker (nee: Welz) OFallon, MO, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, December 5, 2003, age 77. Beloved wife of Robert Banker; loving mother of Sheila Cleary, Robert H. (Jacki) Banker, Mary(Steve) Walezak, David (Pam) Banker, Kathy (Richard) Burton, Cindy (Matt) Atwater and Daniel (Denise) Banker; dear sister of Louis (Geraldine) Welz and Virginia (James) Moeller; grandmother of 17 and great grandmother of 6; preceded in death by 2 brothers. Loving aunt, cousin and friend to many.