RUTH VRANIC Obituary
Suddenly, on Thursday, December 10, 2009, Ruth C. (Hoehle) Vranic, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Vranic Jr. Mother of Charlene (David) Kozak, Rosilene (James) Vetterly, Beverly (Richard) Ross, Joseph R. (Eileen) Vranic, and John M. (Lelah) Vranic. Sister of Betty Ann Hammel. Grandmother of David & Jessica Kozak, Justin & Emily Vranic, and Samantha & Jim Vetterly. Great grandmother of Madison & Jackson Kozak. Friends received Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at SIMONS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 7720 Perry Hwy. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alexis Church on Saturday at 9 AM. Contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. Ruth will be remembered as a loving mother and kind friend who will be greatly missed. www.simonsfuneralhomeinc.com
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January 17, 2010
To the Vranic Family~
With our deepest and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your mother. What a sweet lady she was and what a big heart she had! May loving memories comfort you.
Linda and Billy Sparks
Sandy Eaton
December 16, 2009
I was so sorry to read about this today and so sorry I didn't know sooner or I would have come to the funeral home. Char - I was just thinking about you the other day and getting ready to touch base with you. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. I will always remember your mother fondly and with love. Please accept my deepest sympathies and know you and your entire family are in my thoughts
Sandy (Norris) Eaton
Betty Ann Smith (nee: Bowman)
December 13, 2009
Char,
I will always remember you mom as a sweet and kind person. All the time I spent in your home when we were kids I was always made to feel a part of the family. My condolances to you and your family.
james groves
December 12, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to all of your family. She will be dearly missed. Our prayers go out to you.
Jim and Lorraine Groves
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December 11, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the family and children of a woman who has never been anything but kind and loving. We will always remember her with a smile.
Bob and Judy Groves
December 11, 2009
My Dear Friend, Ruth, is the first of the Red Hatters Group to depart. She will be missed for her love, kind ways, jestering, and beautiful white hair. We love you. Shirley Reinhart
December 11, 2009
To the David Kozak Family:
The Residence on Fifth management staff send their sincere condolences on the passing of your grandmother. Please know that their thougths and prayers are with you and your family.
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