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Ruth Lanning Obituary
Ruth Eilene Lanning, 70, of Canal Winchester, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2018. Ruth was born October 7, 1947 in Logan, Ohio to Richard and Eleanor McGrath. She worked for 28 years for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Worthington, Ohio; and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Canal Winchester. Surviving are daughters, Jennifer (Matt) Cooper of Upper Arlington and Christina (Shane) Wilcox of Sturgis, KY; son, James (Melissa) Lanning II of Westerville; grandchildren, Michael Wilcox, Gabriel Wilcox, Lucille Wilcox, Molly Wilcox, Ryan Cooper, Jack Cooper, and soon to be expected James Lanning III; sister, Linda (Charles) Lanning of Cincinnati; brother, Bob McGrath of Lancaster; and special love to all of her loved friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, husband James Lanning who passed away November 2, 2012 and sister Lucille Kinser. Funeral services will be held at 11am Thursday, June 21, 2018 at the Fellowship Baptist Church, 4701 Winchester Pike, Columbus, Ohio 43232 with Pastor Tony Liuzzo officiating. Burial will be in Franklin Hills Memory Gardens, Canal Winchester, Ohio. Calling hours will be observed 10-11am on Thursday at the church. Arrangements are by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio. LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE MAY BE SENT TO THE FAMILY AT THIS WEBSITE: www.brownfuneralservice.net
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Ann Hansel Leland
June 21, 2018
Ruthie has been my friend for 66 years. She and her family lived 2 duplexes down from my Grandma Hansel in Logan Ohio. We met when we were 4 y.o. Unfortunately after the age of 16, we lost touch. Twenty-six years later we got back in touch & have communicated since then by either cards, letters, and telephone calls. I was planning to spend time with Ruthie this fall when I go home to Ohio. I am so sad that I will not be able to visit with her. Ruthie's Mother & Daddy were the most loving, kind people you could ever meet. She was just like them & so loved her children and grandchildren. I look forward to being reunited with Ruthie in Heaven when it is my time to leave this earth. I love you Ruthie and I will so miss you.
Donna DAGOSTINE
June 19, 2018
Ruth was my friend I never heard her say any thing bad or negative about anyone she was a Christian and a great friend I miss her so much she was loved by so many
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