Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Ruth M Obituary
Ruth Demulling passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home in Grasston at the age of 72.
Ruth Ann was born July 17, 1953 Donald and Bessie (Webster) Steele in Bemidji, Minnesota.
She lived her life in the Pine City area. She worked for 3M/Imation for 30+ years as quality control. She married James Demulling in May of 2003.
Ruth was very active in all three of her kids' lives growing up. From sports to 4-H, for many years they kept her busy.
She loved camping with friends and family, going out on the lake or four wheeling for the day. She loved sitting around a fire having a few beers.
She loved the Minnesota Twins and going to games, and watching the Minnesota Vikings. She would go to the grandkids sporting events and cheer them on too.
She also loved going on road trips.
Ruth will be sadly missed by her children Tina (Tom) Eiffler of Askov, Greg Bunce of Pine City, Sunshine Mikaid of Florida; grandchildren Brittany, Gene, Jon, Sara, Dustin; great grandchildren Rhorrie, Adaline, Lainey, Hailey, Ben, Devon; siblings Donna Mellum of Isanti, Ed (Barb) Steele of Pine City, Joan (Paul) Wagner of Pine City, Gene (Bruce) Stripe-Steele of Minneapolis; sister-in-law Nancy Foster of Bemidji; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Bessie Steele; husband J.D. Demulling; brothers Jim Foster, Guy (Penny) Foster; brother-in-law Dave Mellum.
Funeral services for Ruth: 11:00 AM; Saturday (9/20) with a visitation and reviewal Friday (9/19) from 5-8 PM and also one hour prior to the service all at the Swanson Funeral Chapel in Pine City. A luncheon will follow the service at the Hinckley American Legion Post #388 in Hinckley. Ruth will be interred 1:00 PM; Tuesday (9/23), Assembly Area #2; Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Funeral and Cremation Service of Pine City ~ Swanson Chapel.
www.FuneralAndCremationService.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
665 3rd Avenue SW, Pine City, MN 55063
People and places connected with Ruth
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Ruth M
Tell your own story about Ruth
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Ruth M's name
How to support Ruth's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
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 moreResources to help you cope with loss
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
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
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Ruth M's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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
