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Ruth Ann Thomas
Passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Adira Health Care. Age 82 years.
The daughter of the late Teresa (Baker) and Joseph Princinsky was born July 17, 1942, in Owosso, Michigan. She married Robert Thomas, September 28, 1963. He passed away July 13, 2010. Ruth was a caregiver and had been employed by St. Lukes Hospital. She was a member of St. John XXIII Parish, St. Mary Hemlock Church.
Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Dion Leitz; two granddaughters and their husbands, Hannah and James Coughran; Madison and Jacob Quinnan; two great grandchildren, Christopher and Elyse Quinnan; six brothers, sisters and their spouses, Betty Rowe; Charles and Kathy Princinsky; Linda and Ken Keyser; John and Linda Princinsky; Brian Princinsky; Theresa and Tim Sparks; a brother-in-law, Larry Kricher; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters, Joseph Princinsky, Kathy Kricher, Mary Van Buren, Marsha Fraser, Danny, Greg and Henry Princinsky.
Honoring Ruth’s wishes cremation has taken place. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Leader Dogs for the Blind. Arrangements entrusted to W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors. Please share your words of condolences with the family at www.casefuneralhome.com
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4480 Mackinaw Rd. Saginaw Township, Saginaw, MI 48603
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