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Sympathy Notice: Marcia L. Ruth

Posted: September 27 2021 at 12:44 PM

Mrs. Marcia L. Ruth, spouse of retired member Rev. Orrell Ruth of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away September 13, 2021, at age 82. During his ministry in the conference, Rev. Ruth served Chicago: Logan Square, Alexis Henderson, Atwood Heights, Freeport: First, Ottawa: First, Lake Bluff: Grace, Schaumburg: Our Redeemer's. He retired in 1999.

Private services have already been held.

Messages of condolences may be sent to her husband and family at:

Rev. Orrell Ruth
26 Highland Road
Grayslake, IL 60030

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