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Shirley Gruss
January 15, 2026
Norman, I was sorry to hear if the passing of the love of your life.
I really did not know Joan and met her briefly at a family function several years ago.
May our Heavenly Father grant you peace, hope, comfort and joy in knowing she is out of pain and in the comfort of Jesus.
Much love,
Dennis and SHIRLEY
American Heart Association
January 14, 2026
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Michelle Sealscott
January 13, 2026
Joan was a sweetheart with a contagious smile. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. I enjoyed working with Joan at the bank years ago. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Sincerely,
Michelle Sealscott
The Family Philosopher
January 13, 2026
Cuz Norm:
Joan will be missed. I'm very grateful for the blessings that brought her into your life. I'm reminded of author Richard Bach's words at this time:
"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other's life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof.
"Family is not necessarily made of blood, but of those you meet along the way.
"Rarely do members of the same family grow up under the same roof."
Peace and Farewell, Joan. Thank you for your role as a mother and a wife.
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home
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Baird-Freeman Funeral Home
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January 11, 2026
Joan Ruth Obituary
Baird-Freeman Funeral Home 221 North Meridian Portland, Indiana 47371 260-726-7171 [email protected] Joan Raina Ruth, age 54, of Ridgeville passed away on Saturday January 10, 2026. She was born in Portland on May 11, 1971 the da... Read Joan Ruth's Obituary
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