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1936

DIED

2025

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Duker & Haugh Funeral Home

823 Broadway St

Quincy, Illinois

Ruth Schmelzle Obituary

Ruth S. "Ruthie" Schmelzle, 88, of Quincy, died April 11, 2025, at Blessing Hospital. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Published by Herald-Whig on Apr. 15, 2025.

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Kathy Rossmiller

April 15, 2025

So sorry to hear about Aunt Ruthie. She was the sweetest lady!

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21

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

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21

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

IL

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Duker & Haugh Funeral Home

823 Broadway St, Quincy, IL 62301

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