Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
Ruth Thuma Obituary
Publish in a newspaper
Ruth moved with her family to Eaton Rapids at the age of 3 and graduated with the Eaton Rapids High School Class of 1955. She married Art Thuma on June 9, 1956 and together they had three children. Over the years, Ruth held a variety of jobs, including positions at the Accident Fund Insurance, Sears in Lansing, Weight Watchers, and also worked as an Avon representative. However, her most cherished role was a homemaker and a devoted mother to her three children she shared with Art Thuma.
Ruth was a faithful and longtime attendee of First Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids. In her free time, she enjoyed crafting, painting, needlework, baking, and working on puzzles.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her granddaughter, Jennifer (Thuma) Schmidt; and her siblings, Robert Cleeves, Kenneth Cleeves, Frederick Cleeves, Dorothy King, and Jack Cleeves.
Ruth is survived by her children, Wayne (Marla) Thuma, Rodney (Sue) Thuma, and Sheri Thuma; her grandchildren, Josh (Sabrina) Thuma and Ethan (Sondra) Thuma, Harrison Thuma; great-grandchildren, Brady Thuma and Abigail Schmidt; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Eaton Rapids. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 AM.
For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church in memory of Ruth A. Thuma.
To share memories or leave online condolences, please visit www.SkinnerFuneralHomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
315 South River Street, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Make a Donation
in Ruth Thuma's name
People and places connected with Ruth
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
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 Thuma'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
