Ruth E. Churchija, 78, passed away at St. Mary's Medical Center on Saturday, September 2, 2006. She was born in Mauston on November 10, 1927, daughter of the late John and Irene (nee: Barlow) Rogers. She was married in Mauston to Donald Churchija on August 6, 1944. Most of her life she lived in Racine. Ruth worked as a CNA at Southern Colony in Union Grove, but her calling in life was raising and caring for her family. Being with her children and grandchildren is what she loved most. Ruth also enjoyed C&W music and following several soap operas. She is survived by her children, Diana (Joe) Hinds of Rome, Wisconsin, Daniel Churchija of Kansasville, and Maria (Chris) Candido of Racine; grandchildren, Tammy Krause, Mark (Michelle) Krause, Lisa (Jason) Hemple, Angel (Jim) Gardiner, Crystal Churchija, Michael Churchija, Shirley (Larry) Adams, Tina Hinds, Pam (Joe) Post, Char (Jim) Carrivetta, Joanne (Lance) Watson, Vincent Candido, Brian (Renee) Candido, Terri (Jason) Leal, and granddaughter-in-law Carrie Krause; 31 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren; her brothers, John (Nancy) Rogers, and Dale Rogers. She is further survived by many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Donald; her grandson Paul Krause; and her brother and sisters-in-law, Gaylord and Laura Rogers, and Sandra Rogers. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday, September 6, 2006 from 10-11 a.m. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. with Janice Navarro officiating. Internment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.