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Ruth Steltenkamp Obituary

STELTENKAMP, RUTH M., 87, of Shepherdsville, entered eternal life Wednesday May 21, 2014 at Nazareth Home. She is a retired Bookkeeper for American Book Co.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Gladys Royce-Taylor.

Ms. Steltenkamp leaves those to cherish her memory, children, Barbara Nieporte(Vernon), Pamela Summe (Fred), Jane Mahan (Joe), Stephen Steltenkamp, and Thomas Steltenkamp.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Therese Catholic Church with burial in St. Stephen's Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Saturday at Hardy-Close Funeral Home in Shepherdsville.

Family ask in lieu of flowers donations be made to Nazareth Home.

Published by Courier-Journal on May 23, 2014.
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My deepest and sincere sympathy for the loss of your dear loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.

V.C.

May 30, 2014

Ruth....you will be missed.
Anonymous

May 26, 2014

Tom,
We are sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Larry, Robin and Madi

Larry Kihnley

May 26, 2014

Ruth, was a great person, always smiling as she especially enjoyed the annual 4th of July parades held at my brother, Vern and Barb's home. You will be missed by all; both friends and family! Our sympathy goes out to all the Steltenkamps.

George and Pat Nagel

May 24, 2014

Tom, so sorry to hear about your mom. I know how dear she is to you. Thinking of you.

Bonnie Bosco

May 24, 2014

Holding you all in prayer as you say good-bye to your Mom. May God's peace and comfort be with you all!

Bridget Bunning

May 23, 2014

Tom, so sorry to hear of your loss. I'll keep you and your Mom in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary K. Fields Korfhage

May 23, 2014

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