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Ruth Morrison Obituary

Ruth E. Morrison, 82, of St. Joseph passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, at "A Place Called Home" in St Joseph. Arrangements have been entrusted to Starks & Menchinger Chapel – 2650 Niles Road, in St. Joseph.

Ruth was born Nov. 22, 1942, in Benton Harbor to the late Bernard and Doris (Zachary) Morrison.

Ruth was a 1961 graduate of Benton Harbor High School. She continued her education at Northeast Bible Institute receiving her degree in Christian education. Ruth was employed at Chemical Bank for 44 years as a teller. She substitute taught at several area schools over the years; she served at area Assembly of God churches (currently Blue Roof Church) in Children's Sunday School, missions board member and women's ministry. She loved the Lord and showed it in service to others and her church.

A committal service will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, in North Shore Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to A Place Called Home where she lived the past several months. The family greatly appreciates the wonderful care given to her by their staff. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Herald-Palladium on Sep. 17, 2025.

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