Zandi, Ruth L. (Nee Illig) June 9, 2010, age 86. Wife of the late John. Mother of Jacki (Rev. Roger Hawthorne) Zandi and John. Survived by brother Russell Illig; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Ruth was a social worker at the VA Hospital and Milwaukee Home Hospice. She was a caring, dignified, generous person who was born with a book in her hand.Memorials:Memorials may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Church West or to a charity of your choice.Service:Services pending.