Ruth Sullivan Obituary
Ruth was born July 28, 1925, in Muscatine, Iowa to the late Jacob and Mary (Hergenrader) Lichtenwald. She moved to Council Bluffs in 1948 and worked at Mutual of Omaha for 10 years retiring in 1987. Ruth was a member of First Christian Church in Council Bluffs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Sullivan in 1976; son, Ronald Sullivan in 1998; grandson, Corey Ackart; sisters, Lydia Weeks, Helen Cline, Esther Pulliam; brothers, Harold and Carl Lichtenwald.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Kim Ackart and husband Dan of Kansas City; son, Dennis Sullivan and wife Meg of Mankato, Minn.; 4 grandsons; 1 granddaughter; 2 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Johnson of Letts, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Marsha Sullivan of Council Bluffs.
Visitation with the family, Saturday, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home. Memorial service, Saturday, 10:30 a.m. at the mortuary. Private burial of cremains in St. Joseph Cemetery.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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BARRY CLAPPER
March 3, 2009
BARRY AND DAWNE CLAPPER
Derek Ackart
February 27, 2009
Gram Cracker was the best grandma any child could ask for. I am pretty sure that we all hold the record for most rounds of mini golf and go cart laps at Cerv's. As well as most miles walked around the Omaha Zoo.
Between broken windows, Dustin electricuting himself trying to fix the light we broke and multiple other ocurrences I can't imagine why she wanted us to come back every weekend but I am sure glad she did.
We love you Gram Cracker and we will miss you very much.
Mike Wadum
February 27, 2009
Ruth was a great friend and neighbor to my grandparents, Bill and Mildred Marshall. They used to get a kick out of Ruth's grandchildren walking right in their front door (couldn't reach the doorbell) to check things out. My grandmother suffered from Parkinson's Disease for more than 20 years, and Ruth often took care of her when my grandfather was out of town. He used to say that Ruth and my grandmother could sit together in the same room for hours and not say a thing. They didn't need to. The world is a lesser place without her.
Cindy Golden-Burgett
February 26, 2009
Dear Denny and Kim,
My heart goes across the miles to you and your family and friends. Your Mom was such a sweetheart of a neighbor. So very kind, generous and humble. There were countless times that I went up and down your hill and so many times I saw her out on your porch and she always would waive, smile and greet me with a kind word. Denny, you were always the same way! I never knew if you were having a bad day...always positive and a ready smile at school! God Bless you all during this time of reflection of her blessed life and I hope the beautiful memories always stay right beside you in your hearts and minds to help comfort you. I pray for the Lord's peace for you all.
(Luke 24:50-53) I am in Seattle but I will be there in spirit Saturday and light a candle in your Mom's honor. She was truly an inspiration with her graceful ways.
Love, Cindy Golden-Burgett
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Ken Wadum
February 26, 2009
Ruth was so very good to my Grandparents who lived next door, the Marshalls. I enjoyed the times I did spend with her. She was a very nice lady and will be very missed.
Mary Thompson
February 25, 2009
Marsha, Colbey & family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept out deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dale & Mary Thompson
Darryl Clouse
February 25, 2009
Dennis and Kim.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mother was a icon on Harrison and Hall St and she treated me like I was one of her own. She was always so thoughtful and caring for my mother in her final years. A wonderful woman who leaves a lifetime of memories for us all.
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