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BORN

1925

DIED

2015

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Sheets Funeral Home

604 E Commercial Avenue

Lowell, Indiana

Ruth VanDeursen Obituary

Of Lowell, April 13, 1925 - February 26, 2015.Survived by sister-in-law, Frances Van Deursen; niece, Jamie (Steve) Casselman; nephews, Don (Rita) Van Deursen, Barry (Cheryl) Van Deursen and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews.Known as "Van" by many, her life was blessed with close friends,with whom she enjoyed a variety of social functions. She was a devoted and cherished teacher in the Hammond school system for 31 years. A Celebration of Life for "Aunt Ruth" will be held on Monday, March 2nd, 11AM at Lowell First United Methodist Church with Rev. Rick Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lowell First United Methodist Church. www.sheetsfuneral.com

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Published by Post-Tribune from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2015.

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