Ruth Borgman Akers

Ruth Borgman Akers, 96, passed away on October 31, 2019 with her daughters by her side. She was born July 4, 1923 at home on the Borgman Farm in Wellington, MO to Eugene W. and Louise (Starke) Borgman. Ruth loved the family farm and no matter where she lived, Wellington was always her home. Ruth graduated from Central Missouri State College with a Bachelors in Education and from the University of Michigan with a Masters in Education. She married Loren W. Akers on June 3, 1951. Ruth taught elementary school for 14 years before leaving the profession she loved to raise her two daughters. After her daughters were grown, she returned to work in the College of Business at Northern Illinois University. Throughout her life Ruth was very active in church activities and volunteering in the community. Ruth was known for her homemade jellies, jams and pickles. She enjoyed needlepoint, knitting and quilting in her free time. Ruth loved to travel, visiting all 50 states and Europe several times. Ruth was especially proud of being a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, International Society for Key Women Educators, for 65 years. Ruth was predeceased by her parents; husband Loren; sister Esther Smith; and one nephew. She is survived by daughters Lore (Russell) Proops and Rene Akers; grandchildren Olivia and Nathan Proops; brother Earl (Mary) Borgman; several cousins; four nieces and two nephews; eleven great nieces and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews. A funeral service and burial will take place at a later date at St Lukes Church and cemetery in Wellington, MO. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Ruths memory to the Delta Kappa Gammas "Recruitment Grant Foundation in Education", 30602 Carolwood Drive, Genoa, IL 60135, c/o M. Holcomb. MacPherson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be written in Ruths guestbook at macphersonfh.com. .