Brandt, Ruth, of St. Charles, died on September 15, 2012 at the age of 79. Loving wife of Allen Brandt; beloved daughter of the late Norman and Nannie Archambo; devoted mother of Rick Brandt and Steven Brandt; cherished grandmother of Cory, Scott, Austin, Cody and Blake Brandt; treasured great-grandmother of David and Trevor Brandt; dear sister of Norma Jaspering. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Leon and Raymond Archambo. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association.