Photo courtesy of Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls
1936 - 2016 (Age 79)
Lori, Brett and Anita-
My heart is hurting for you all during this
Sad time.
I have so many fond memories of Ruth, and so wish I could have hugged you in person!
May you hold your memories of your Mom close in your heart. They will keep you warm on the coldest of days ahead.
Love to you all- Lynne
Lynne McKaige
October 12, 2016 | Rosemount, MN
So sorry for your loss.
Blessed be the memory of your mother.
Doug and Sharon Stoks
October 11, 2016 | Sioux Falls, SD
Lori, my condolences on the loss of your mother. God bless her memory.
Julie Pepper
October 11, 2016
Dear Family of Ruth,
You have my sympathy in the loss of your special loved one. I knew Ruth during our growing up years in Emery. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of adjustment.
Janell Jucht Beck
October 11, 2016 | Lennox, SD
Sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of both your mom and dad. I so enjoyed working with Doug. Prayers for your family. Darrell and Alvina Borchers
October 10, 2016
Sorry for your loss Brett, i lost my mother 20 years ago and it still is difficult . Life isn't for ever but these things always seem to come way to quickly. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this difficult time. Your friend Jeff Kellogg your old produce man.
Jeff kellogg
October 10, 2016 | Sioux Falls, SD
So sorry to hear this. I attempted to revive her while waiting for rescue by cliff ave. I wish I could've met her. Truly sorry.
Rick Rackow
October 10, 2016 | Sioux Falls, SD
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Rick Rackow
October 10, 2016 | Sioux Falls, SD
Though life is short and we lose loved ones, God's promise to empty the graves in the near future is found at Hosea 13:14. May our loving God comfort you at this sad time. Laurel
October 10, 2016
Ruth Lubbers Fligge, 79, of Sioux Falls, and formerly of Canistota, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 8, 2016.
Ruth was born October 20, 1936 near Emery, South Dakota. On September 5, 1959, Ruth married Doug Fligge and she moved to Canistota to start their life together. Throughout her life, Ruth worked in the banking profession; managed Canistota’s city books and did the accounting for Doug’s business, the local lumberyard. In addition to working as a homemaker, Ruth enjoyed bowling, watching sports, word find books, and reading.
Grateful for having shared Ruth’s life are her children Lori (Ron) Brandt, Sioux Falls, Brett Fligge, Sioux Falls, and Anita Fligge, Pleasant Hill, CA; five grandchildren, Brady (Chauntel) Brandt, Bryce Brandt, Haley Fligge, Collin Fligge, and Joshua Fligge; two great-grandchildren, Boston and Willow; and one brother, Glen Lubbers.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, John and Pearl (Terveen) Lubbers; her husband Doug Fligge; and her sister Mildred Jucht.
Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 11 at Heritage Funeral Home, with family present to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 12 at Zion Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls with internment at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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