Ruth J Ness, 99 years, of Oswego, IL died Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Hillside Rehab and Care Center in Yorkville, IL. She was born April 8, 1915 in Fountain, CO the daughter of the late Robert M and Eva nee Stark Shumway. Mrs. Ness was employed by and a part owner of C W Shumway Foundry in Batavia, IL from 1947 to 1979 in the capacity as the office manager. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and a special niece Delores (Larry) Becker of Yorkville, IL. She was preceded in death her husband Thomas B Ness whom she married on May 7, 1949 in Batavia, IL, a sister Mary Anderson, three brothers Charles, John and David Shumway. Visitation will be on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 1:00 PM until the funeral service at 2:00 PM with Rev Peter Hoffman officiating at the DUNN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME with CREMATORY 1801 Douglas Road Oswego, IL. Burial will take place at the Oswego Township Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice in memory of Mrs. Ness. For additional information www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com or 630/554-3888.