Ruth A. (Thorn) Blaskovich

Ruth A. Blaskovich, 74, of Mountain Home, Arkansas, passed away at 7:31 PM on Thursday, April 30,
2026 at Community Hospital of Staunton, IL. She was born October 7, 1951 in Wood River, IL, the
daughter of the late Junior Wiley & Edith (Miles) Thorn. She married Tyrone Blaskovich on April 3, 1977
in Staunton, IL.
Ruth graduated from Highland High School with the Class of 1969. She was employed as a Professional
Fund Raiser for the March of Dimes, & was an election judge in Illinois for over 25 years. She enjoyed
cake decorating, bowling, basketmaking, shooting guns, & taught personal protection classes for
women.
She is survived by her husband - Tyrone “Tye” Blaskovich of Mountain Home, Arkansas; two daughters -
Beth (Matthew) Johnston of Shiloh, IL, & Bridget (Michael) Stuver of Mt. Vernon, IA; three
grandchildren - Ashley Genovese, Chase Stuver, & Skylar Stuver; one great grandchild - Autumn
Genovese; five siblings - Donald (Donna) Thorn of Staunton, IL, Rita (Chuck) Yearman of Mountain
Home, Arkansas, Renee Davis of Staunton, IL, Yvonne (Danny) Scroggins of Staunton, IL, & Cathy Best
of Staunton, IL; several nieces, nephews, & cousins also survive. Besides her parents, she was preceded
in death by one grandson - Jonathon Genovese.
A visitation will be held from 10:30 AM until time of service. Memorial Service will be held at 11 AM on
Friday, May 22, 2026 at Net Community Church in Staunton, IL, with Pastor Robert Semanik officiating.
Memorials are suggested to either Net Community Church of Staunton or to the March of Dimes.

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