Search by Name

Search by Name

BORN

1940

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home - Hillsdale

40 S Manning St

Hillsdale, Michigan

Marian Ruettinger Obituary

Marian Elizabeth Ruettinger, 79, of Hillsdale, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Hillsdale County Medical Care Facility. She was born October 13, 1940 in Camden to John and Doris (Haynes) Gary. Marian married George Ruettinger on May 20, 1972 and he preceded her in death on January 12, 2001.

Marian graduated from Camden-Frontier High School in 1958. She was formerly employed at Wagner Industries in Reading and The Big Wheel Store in Hillsdale. Marian grew up in Camden Community Church, later converting to Catholicism when she married George. She was a dedicated member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Marian served the church as a Eucharistic Minister, custodian, and member of the CCW. She enjoyed camping with George in the Michindoh Bees Campers Club and gardening.

Survivors include her son, Jonathan (Kim) Ruettinger of Jonesville; four grandchildren, Megan (Nick) Prater, Kylie (Nick) Ruettinger, Abby (Brett) Bradford and Trevor Ruettinger; three great-grandchildren, Rhyan, Bryson and Ava and her sister, Nancy Grace Gary of Camden.

Marian was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George.

A Memorial Mass with social distancing for Marian Ruettinger will be held Friday, July 10, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale with Fr. David Reamsnyder officiating. Interment will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Catholic Church. Please visit www.eaglefuneralhomes.com to share condolences and memories with the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Hillsdale Daily News on Jul. 8, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Marian Ruettinger

Sponsored by VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home - Hillsdale.

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Marian Ruettinger's name

Memorial Events
for Marian Ruettinger

Jul

10

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale

MI

Jul

10

Memorial Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hillsdale

MI

Funeral services provided by:

VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home - Hillsdale

40 S Manning St, Hillsdale, MI 49242

How to support Marian's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Marian Ruettinger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more