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Joan Ruthstrom Obituary

URBANA - Joan A. Ruthstrom, 91, of Urbana died at 7:07 a.m. Friday (Oct. 13, 2023) at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Road, U.

Published by The News-Gazette on Oct. 14, 2023.

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Kathy Bradford

January 13, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday Jo...
Loved & Missed ALWAYS.
N & KB.

George and Mary Leming

October 19, 2023

To the family of Joan, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, Joan was a great lady

Rebecca craig

October 18, 2023

A life well lived Gods strength being prayed for the loss of this lovely lady. Sincerely, Becky & Maurice Craig

Roberta Koerner

October 17, 2023

The Ruthstrom´s were great people and the nicest neighbors..,

Lydia Nyburg

October 15, 2023

Sending love and prayers to you Jody.

Neil & Kathy Bradford

October 15, 2023

Prayers for comfort & peace for all mourning the loss of Jo. She & Al were referred to as our "other parents". Always enjoyed our visits & celebrations. Thankful their souls are reunited. Fly High Dear Lady.

Bob Kiest

October 15, 2023

Prayers for your family during this time. She was a very gracious and lovely lady, and always enjoyed speaking with her.

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