Ruth Catherine Gaines, 85, of Antigo, WI, died Saturday January 13, 2007 at Rosalia Gardens under the loving care of their staff and LeRoyer Hospice.

She was born on August 7, 1921 in Watongo, OK. She married Jack Gaines on June 3, 1940 in Borger, Texas, he preceded her in death on August 7, 1987.

Mrs. Gaines graduated from Phillips High School in Phillips, Texas. She was a breeder of Yorkshire Terriers for thirty-five years, and enjoyed aerobic dance. Due to declining health she moved to Antigo to be near her son.

She is survived by her son, Dennis (Barbara) Gaines of Lakewood, WI, one daughter, Joveta (Joseph) Nicewarner of Leonardtown, MD, three grandchildren, Kim Gaines, Craig Gaines, and Jacky Landsman, and three great- grandchildren, Michael Gaines, Zachery and Jordan Landsman.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Dexter, and one sister.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, January 20, 2007 from 9- 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel, Leonardtown, MD, with the Funeral Service conducted at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Stephen Updegrave will officiate. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD.