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Nancy Ruffing Obituary

NANCY RUFFING (nee ENDERLE) CROWN POINT, IN Nancy Ruffing (nee Enderle), age 77, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Nancy is survived by her husband of 27 years: Horst Ruffing; children: Nanette Sarkey of Crown Point, IN, Suzanne (Chris) Brock of Portage, IN, Cathy Kelley of Jeffersonville, IN, Barbara (Jay) Martz of Buchanan, MI, Rebecca (Allyn) Hane of Florida, Debbie (Rob) Jasinski of Viva, FL, Joseph (Brandy) Butz of Portage, IN; 15 grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Frank and Marie Enderle; brother, Frank Enderle. Nancy enjoyed cooking for her family, and spending time with them at family gatherings. Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave./ South St., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 11:00 AM until the time of the Memorial Service at 12:00 PM. Services will conclude at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nancy's honor to The Hospice Franciscan Community, 230 Franciscan Drive, Crown Point, IN 46307. For information, to view directions and/or sign the guestbook: GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500

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Published by The Times on Jun. 27, 2017.

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Edna (Butz) Strong

June 29, 2017

nancy was a wonderful person I remember how sweet and beautiful she always was God Bless her and her loved ones I will always remember her with love

sharon klomp

June 28, 2017

barb
my heart goes out to you and your family, no one can ever replace your mom.
love you sharon

June 28, 2017

Horst,
May GOD bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Norman & Janet

Tom Osborn

June 27, 2017

nette. Our sincere condolences to Horst and family.
Tom Osborn

June 27, 2017

MY MOST SINCERE SYMPATHY TO NANCY'S HUSBAND HORST THAT TOOK SUCH GOOD CARE OF MY FRIEND AND TO ALL HER CHILDREN.
NANCY WAS MY BEST FRIEND. WE WENT TO GRADE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER. WE STAYED FRIENDS FOREVER.
NANCY WAS THE TYPE OF FRIEND THAT MANY PEOPLE WISHED THEY HAD. AND I WAS SO LUCKY TO BE THAT SPECIAL FRIEND.
I SPENT MANY YEARS WITH NANCY AND HER CHILDREN. YEARS THAT I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH.
NANCY WAS A KIND AND COMPASSIONATE WOMAN.SHE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ANYONE.
BUT MOST OF ALL SHE LOVED ALL HER CHILDREN WITH HER HEART.
THIS IS NOT GOOD-BY NANCY, IT'S JUST SO LONG FOR NOW UNTIL WE SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN.
SHE WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS EVERYDAY.
REST IN PEACE NANCY AND NOW YOU HAVE NO MORE PAIN.
LOTS OF LOVE
YOUR BEST FRIEND
JUDIE MERCER

June 27, 2017

My most sincere sympathy to you Horst and all of Nancy's family at the passing of Nancy. Nancy, my girlfriend,I came for hugs and chats at your home when you could no longer
go with Horst, Wayne and I out to eat at Red Lobster and other places. I'm sad that you are not with us anymore but God knew you had suffered enough and he took you to Himself. Horst you are truly a special husband to have taken such good care of Nancy in her illness. God bless you. Barb Shafer

Sue Gonzalez

June 27, 2017

Nan,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dorothy Keilman-Dolato

June 27, 2017

Dear Nan,
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. My sincere sympathy to you, Horst and your bother and sisters. She isn't suffering anymore. My prayers go out to you and the family at this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Dorothy

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