Helen Ruth Fredrickson, 91, of Paxton, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, after a short illness.  Per Ruth’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023, from 10:00 am until the 1:00 pm memorial service at Cox-Knapp Funeral Home in Paxton. A burial will follow at Glen Cemetery in Paxton. Services will be officiated by Pastor Randy Downing.