Ruth Disney

Nora Ruth Disney died Nov. 23, 2021, at her home in Superior, Neb. Born Oct. 29, 1936, on a farm near Alexandria Neb., she was the eighth of 10 children born to William H. Cortney and Sabina C. (Costelloe) Cortney. She attended Alexandria Public Schools and graduated in 1954. On Dec. 7, 1957, she married Norman Glen Disney and moved to Superior where together they raised five children.

Ruth was a 64-year member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Joseph Altar Society, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Superior Fire Department Auxiliary. She enjoyed volunteering with her children's school activities when they were young. She enjoyed playing bingo and volunteering in the kitchen at both the VFW and church and in her later years enjoyed watching TV game shows and cooking shows.

Preceding Ruth in death was her husband, Norman Disney; her son, Michael Disney; her parents, William and Sabina Cortney; her siblings, Jim Cortney, Thomas Cortney, Mary Cortney, Bernard Cortney, William Cortney, Dennis Jerome Cortney, John Cortney, and Anna Marie Domling.

Ruth is survived by her son, Richard Disney, Superior; and daughters, Patricia (Scott) Henderson, Columbia Mo., Lisa (Karl) Baxa, Cuba Kan., and Catherine Disney, Superior; grandchildren, Brian (Hilary Baker-Jennings) Henderson, Medford, Mass., Matthew Henderson, Greenwood Village Colo., Nickalous Baxa, Cuba, Kan., and Amanda Baxa, Cuba; one great-grandchild, Genevieve Baker-Henderson; her sister, Kathleen Selig, Fairbury; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.

A book signing will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 10, at the funeral home. A private family memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Superior, the Southern Nebraska Arts Council (Crest Theatre), Simic Recreation Association (Roller Rink), or donate to a food pantry of your choice.