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Ruth Huston Obituary

Ruth K. Huston

Des Moines

Ruth K. Huston, 94, formerly of Newton, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017 with family at her side. She was born in Watertown, WI to Frederic E. & Leona (Egelhof) Kosanke.

Survivors include Michael, David, Mark, and Mary. Preceding her in death was husband Ralph E. Huston in 1980.

She was a Registered Dietitian and worked for Skiff Memorial Hospital in Newton, IA, as well as the State of Iowa.

Funeral services will be Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, 11am, Trinity Lutheran Church, 3223 Univ. Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311. The family will greet friends from 9am until service time that morning. A private family burial will be at Newton Union Cemetery, Newton, IA.

Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church, The Nature Conservancy - Iowa Chapter, and Planned Parenthood of the Heartland.

A full obituary will be online at www.IlesCares.com

Published by the Des Moines Register on Nov. 4, 2017.
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