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1925
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2023
Ruth Ganues Obituary
01/16/1925 - 01/08/2023
Ruth A. Ganues, formerly of Toledo Ohio, entered Heaven on January 8, 2023. She had resided with her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Jen Ganues, in Winthrop Harbor Illinois since 2019. Ruth is also survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Roger) Goranson, and Debra (Kurt) Stankey. Additionally, she is survived by eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Ruth's life will be remembered in a memorial service in Maryville, Tennessee in May. Ruth will be interred with her deceased husband, Bernard, in Blue Ridge, Georgia.
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Pam Nalodka
January 29, 2023
Mike so sorry for your loss i loved your mom such a sweet person
Russ Ryan
January 29, 2023
Mike, so sorry to learn of your mothers passing. She was a kind and gracious person, always treating me with patience and respect.
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