Ruby Winsky

Ruby Winsky obituary, Haven, KS

Ruby Winsky

Ruby Winsky Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Moundridge Funeral Home on Apr. 7, 2025.
Ruby V (Eck) Winsky died Monday, April 7, 2025 at Pine Village, Moundridge, KS. She was born May 12, 1922 at Moundridge, KS to Herman and Mary (Unruh) Eck and was a resident of the Halstead area throughout her life.
Ruby and Albert John Winsky were married November 16, 1941 at Moundridge. Besides helping with the family farming operation, Ruby was an 18-year employee at Halstead Hospital.
Ruby attended Garden Community Church, and her faith was a profound part of her life. It is said "The greatest of these is love" and Ruby truly embodied this through her unwavering love and support for her husband, "Johnnie", her daughters and their families.
Ruby is survived by daughters: Jacque (Winston) Scott, Roeland Park, KS; Carol (John) Claassen, Beatrice, NE; Connie (Peter) Flanderka, Brookings, OR and Janice Winsky, Camarillo, CA; grandchildren, Carrie Graap, Lees Summit, MO; Cheryl (Ross) Hail, Fort Worth, TX; Chandra (Steve) Soulé, Clermont, FL, and Kegan Flanderka, Portland, OR; great grandchildren Ethan (Katie) and Liam Graap, Kingston and Jagger Hail, and Lochlyn and Finley Soulé; sister Verda Friesen and brother Jerry (Marlene) Eck, both of Moundridge, KS., and many nieces and nephews.
Ruby was preceded in death by husband Albert John (January 2003), parents Herman and Mary (Unruh) Eck, and sisters Rosalie (Harold) Nickel and Lois (Al) Penner.
Celebration of Life service will be held in May. Moundridge Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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