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Billie Marie Ruskoski

Billie Marie Ruskoski

  • October 9, 1921 - December 8, 2011
  • Franklin, Louisiana
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“I have so many fond memories of my friendships with the girls and especially of sleepovers. First above the furniture store Mr. Jack had on Willow...Read More » ”
1 of 29 | Posted by: Chris Champagne Francl - LA

“I use to come to your home as a young child with my grandmother. You were such a blessing to our town. The Lord, My God shall indeed reward you for...Read More » ”
2 of 29 | Posted by: Alvin Small - Shepherdstown, WV

“My prayers and thoughts are with Ms.Billie and her loved ones. I remember Miss. Billie as a faith filled woman eager to spread her faith filled...Read More » ”
3 of 29 | Posted by: April Oschmann - Broussard, LA

“You are all in our prayers at this time, mrs Billie was so kind and sweet and it shows through all her children and grandchildren. I heard many...Read More » ”
4 of 29 | Posted by: Virginia Schneider Viator - LA

“To all of the Ruskoski family, Michael and I wish to send all of you our condolences in the loss of your mother. Ms. Billie was a dear sweet...Read More » ”
5 of 29 | Posted by: Eva Bordelon - LA - friend

“Diane and Marguerite, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how hard it can be. I am sorry that I am not able to be there today. But my prayers are...Read More » ”
6 of 29 | Posted by: Cindy Newton - Baldwin, LA

“Reading Billie's obituary brought back a lot of beautiful family memories. I have not seen Billie in a while, but I remember a vibrant, lovely...Read More » ”
7 of 29 | Posted by: Ivy Hoy Moore - Franklin, LA

“What a kind and faith filled woman. Our community was blessed to have her - my sympathies to her family. Sincerely, Lacy Lobdell Gillis ”
8 of 29 | Posted by: Lacy Lobdell Gillis - Katy, TX

“I have always been truly inspired by Mrs. Billie's faith and unbelievable courage that she wrapped around all of her children as she raised them...Read More » ”
9 of 29 | Posted by: Kimberly Dykes Bergeron - LA

“my love and deepest sympathy go out to all of the ruskoski family in your time of loss.miss billie was a wonderful loving spiritual woman who will be...Read More » ”
10 of 29 | Posted by: yvette dugas - abbeville, LA

“Dear Ruskoski Family: Your mother was a diamond among us and is not a shining star in Heaven. We will miss her sweet smile especially at Monday 5...Read More » ”
11 of 29 | Posted by: Cora & Earl Bouton - Franklin, LA

“To the entire family I send my condolences. Mrs. Billie was such a very special person, and so very easy to love; it is no doubt why the Lord...Read More » ”
12 of 29 | Posted by: Melissa Schaff - Morgan City, LA

“Dear Malyn, Diane, Andrea, Ronnie and all of the Ruskoski Family, Ms. Billie, as I knew her, was a delightful and faith-filled person. She truly...Read More » ”
13 of 29 | Posted by: Sister Rochelle Perrier, MSC - NM

“Miz Billie has played such a role in the lives of my children and my family. She touched their lives in school and then gave us Aunt Dimond (Diane)....Read More » ”
14 of 29 | Posted by: Rosey Kyle - Lafayette, LA

“The very first time Johnny introduced me to Mom Billie was on October 25, 2007, prior to the Anderson Family Reunion on Oct. 27th. I was nervous and...Read More » ”
15 of 29 | Posted by: Wil Singson-Ruskoski

“Mrs. Diane, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
16 of 29 | Posted by: Christina Pillaro Vilcan - LA

“I don't know all of you, but know Mrs. Billie and also many of you, and was very sorry to learn about her passing. Ronnie, Brenda, Johnny, Ryan and...Read More » ”
17 of 29 | Posted by: Mary Jane Fremin Pichoff - LA

“Thoughts and prayer with you and your family. ”
18 of 29 | Posted by: Paula Broussard - Thibodaux, LA

“We will keep you all in our prayers. She was such a kind person. ”
19 of 29 | Posted by: Keith and Deb LeBlanc - Broussard

“So sorry to hear of your loss of Ms. Billie. She was such a sweet and special woman. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. ...Read More » ”
20 of 29 | Posted by: Cheryl Stiel Kemper - Franklin, LA

“My mom, will miss your mother so much as will I! What a beautiful person and essence she had about her. Ms. Billie asked my mother to pray for each...Read More » ”
21 of 29 | Posted by: Donna Hahn Lancon

“Billie and Jack, Harry and I had many good times, before our marriages ,and after! We had wonderful memories ! If God is willing ,someday we...Read More » ”
22 of 29 | Posted by: Beryl Badeaux Anderson - LA

“My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I remember visiting Mrs. Billie's St. Jude store and the many prayers we shared. I...Read More » ”
23 of 29 | Posted by: Tana Thibodaux - Friend

“A truly inspiring woman, who will definitely leave a mark in this world. ”
24 of 29 | Posted by: Linda Trautman Geoffray - Baldwin, LA

“Beautiful - inside and out. ”
25 of 29 | Posted by: Joan Sarradet Stokes - Lafayette, LA

“I send my deepest condolences. Psalm 55:22 ”
26 of 29 | Posted by: Amy Sharpe - Hampton, GA

“I love you all very much and wish I could be there on Monday. You're in my thoughts every step of the way. May happy memories carry you through...Read More » ”
27 of 29 | Posted by: Denise Anderson Hanna - Las Vegas, NV

“You are all in my thoughts and prayers. ”
28 of 29 | Posted by: Heather Chauvin-Obafunwa - GA

“Ms. Billie always had something positive to say - she exuded love and had a beautiful presence. I have always admired her and now know that she is...Read More » ”
29 of 29 | Posted by: Mariana Titus - Santa Barbara, CA


A Mass of Christian burial will be held Monday, December 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM at the Church of the Assumption for Mrs. Billie Marie Anderson Ruskoski, 90, a native and lifelong resident of Franklin, who passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011, on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, at 5:26 PM at Franklin Foundation Hospital with her family at her side. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery. Father Michael Russo will be the main celebrant, with other local priests co-celebrating the Mass.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who was a longtime and devout member of the Church of the Assumption. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Court Assumption, Ladies Altar Society, as well as a lecturer and Eucharistic minister. She taught various grades in the public school system and kindergarten at St. John, taught catechism classes for many years, was a member of the Come Lord Jesus bible study group, and volunteered her time on Tuesday's as a pink lady at the Franklin Foundation Hospital.

Survivors include her eleven children, Jackie R. Firmin of Morrow, GA, Ronnie Ruskoski and his wife Brenda of Baldwin, Marsha R. Kuhlman of Centreville, MS, Johnny Ruskoski and his wife Wil of Ontario, Canada, Wendy R. Hebert and her husband Ronald of Baton Rouge, Malyn R. Guidry and her husband David of Sunset, Dahleen R. Mayard and her husband John of Humble, TX, Marguerite R. Siess and her husband Charlie of Conroe, TX, Diane R. Chauvin and her husband J. L. of Franklin, Monica R. Romero and her husband Mark of Franklin, and Andrea R. Landry and her husband Neal of Jeanerette; one brother, William Anderson and his wife Marguerite of Baton Rouge; two sisters, Mae Thibeaux and her husband Paul of Jeanerette and Eloise Dopson of Ohio; thirty four grandchildren; forty four great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lawrence Ruskoski; one son, Ricky Ruskoski; one daughter, Janice R. Picard; her parents, William Anderson and Mamie Ecuer Anderson; one brother, Sonny Anderson; and one granddaughter, Amy Roberts Aucoin.

A gathering of family and friends will be held Monday at the Church of the Assumption from 9:00 AM until Mass time at 2:00 PM, with the rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.

Pallbearers will be Charlie Siess, Steven Chauvin, Jacob Landry, Ryan Ruskoski, Johnny Roberts, Jack Darden, Joshua Hebert, Ian Ruskoski, Matthew Guidry, and Adam Mayard, with Tyne Firmin and Evan Landry as Honorary pallbearers.

To view the online obituary and memory book please visit www.iberts.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main St., Franklin, LA, (337)-828-5426.