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Ruby Hofbauer Obituary
Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the United Methodist Church in Forest City with Pastor Jerry Swanberg officiating. Inurnment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center.
Friends may greet the family from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Winter Funeral Home in Buffalo Center and one hour before the service on Wednesday at the church.
Ruby is survived by her children, Rick Hofbauer of Buffalo Center and his sons, Nik and Josh Hofbauer; Jay and Kimberly Hofbauer of Waukee, and their sons, Christian and Elijah Hofbauer; three brothers and two sisters, Ray Aukes of Buffalo Center; Loren Aukes of Forest City; Rollin Aukes of Kiester, Minn.; Mildred Dontje of Forest City; and Mary Khowassah of Iowa City; along with many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Forest City United Methodist Church or to the Mercy Hospital Foundation in Mason City.
On line tributes or personal emails may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com.
Winter Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 414 First St. N.W., Buffalo Center, 641-562-2858.
www.winterfuneralhome. com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ruby Hofbauer
Mareen Nedved
February 12, 2008
I got to know Ruby at MBT and always enjoyed our visits. She was a great lady and very strong in her faith. I will miss her smiling face and positive attitude.
Mareen
Brian and Rachel Aukes
February 12, 2008
We last saw Ruby at the Forest City fly-in. What a beautiful day! The weather was sunny, the food was great, and Ruby’s company made it a perfect memory. As soon as we landed and saw Ruby (with a couple of the Aukes boys) heading our way, we knew it would not be a dull day. Ruby was her usual, bubbly self we adore, and our small clan spent hours catching up on the latest news around Buffalo Center. For Ruby - We will miss you always, but we take comfort knowing your full-of-life spirit will fit perfectly in Heaven. For Ruby's family – Ruby was taken from you far too early, and there are no words to convey your sorrow. We feel heartfelt sadness for your loss and hope that over time, warm memories of Ruby will bring you comfort.
Forrest & Mary Harms
February 11, 2008
Mary and I wish to convey our sympathies to Ruby's family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss. May your faith in God and memories of Ruby sustain you at this time.
Nicole Ochoa
February 11, 2008
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Ruby was a very kind, warm hearted lady. She was always in such good spirits. She will be missed by many.
Nicole Ochoa
Rev. Orville & Naomi Walters
February 11, 2008
Dear Family, Naomi and I came to know Ruby through Elsie Felland who lived in the same building with Ruby. Ruby came to our home for special prayer last summer and we have been praying for her ever since. We praise the Lord that her battle with sickness is over and that she is enjoying heaven and all of it's glory now. May the Lord comfort you from John 11:25-26. With our love, Orville and Naomi Walters
Bonna Pinneke
February 10, 2008
Bonna (Finlayson) Pinneke; Ruby was a quiet but fun loving classmate from grade school through high school. She will be missed.
Kelly & Justin Lugar
February 9, 2008
Rick & Jay-
Ruby was a very kind and special Lady. We are so sorry for your loss...she is in greater hands now. She will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Pam Julius
February 9, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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