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Ruth Mattingly Obituary
Ruth Mattingly (nee Richardson)
March 15, 1921 - Jan. 14, 2021
HAMMOND, IN - Ruth Mattingly, age 99, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2020.
She is survived by her three daughters Suzette (Chuck) Sterba, Cheri (Vernon) Rumsey and Bonnie (Jeff) Towne; four grandchildren: Danielle Denehie, Monte Denehie, Jason (Stefanie) Towne and Shawn Holstein; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years William Ivo "Bill" Mattingly; parents: Lapsley and Mallie Richardson; grandson Jeremy Towne; four brothers and five sisters.
A celebration of Ruth's life will be held on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 12:15 p.m. directly at Life Point Church 7350 Kennedy Avenue with Pastor Orlando Soler officiating. COVID-19 guidelines will apply for attendance and for those not attending in person a livestreaming of the service will be available at facebook lifepointchurch-hammond. Graveside service will be held at Summit United Methodist Church Cemetery, Summit Kentucky at a later date.
Mrs. Mattingly had been a resident of the Calumet area for 76 years and was a charter member as well as the oldest living member of Life Point Church formerly Hessville Assembly of God. She faithfully served in Choir, Sunday School, Youth and Women's Ministries over the years. During WWII she worked in a pants factory making army uniforms and also worked as a riveter on war planes.
For more information you may call BOCKEN FUNERAL HOME at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com.
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Lynn Schwartz Fusnee
January 24, 2021
I am so sorry for her family's loss. Ruth was a delightful next door neighbor for the time I lived next door with my family. She loved her chewing gum. I remember hearing her snapping the gum when our windows were open. Many great memories.
Jay&Linda Mattingly
January 17, 2021
Our prayers and Sympathy to Ain't Ruth's family
Carol Fortune
January 17, 2021
I will always remember Ruth´s kindness, gentleness, and sweet disposition. She was always a wonderful example of a godly woman for me. Ruth had a wonderful smile which she shared freely. She always looked for the good in you which made you want to live up to what she saw. I will forever think of her but especially when I see a redbird because she loved them so much. I know she is having a wonderful time now I and I look forward to seeing her again when I get there to join the celebration. Much love to my dear friends who are family to me.
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