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Ruth E. Fox

October 11, 1940 - November 15, 2021

Ruth E. Fox, 81, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at Life Care Center, Rochester.

Born on October 11, 1940 in Knox, Indiana she was the daughter of Eugene and Viola (Perry) Smith. She attended Knox High School graduating with the class of 1959.

Although she already knew this great man named Kenneth from attending St. Anne’s Catholic Church, he decided to knock on her door one day and asked her on a date. The rest was history and they were married on June 3, 1967 at St. Anne’s.

Ruth worked for Heart Shaffner and Marx Clothing Store in Rochester for 4 years and Wagner Wire in Plymouth for 5 years. Most of her life she was beloved housewife taking care of their 4 wonderful children. She loved to cook, and the family would tell you that her meatloaf was their favorite. Ruth also loved to bake especially cookies during the Christmas season.

She left a loving legacy always instilling to be kind and a good person that you came across. Ruth loved her family, the church and they loved her with all of their heart.

She is survived by her husband Kenneth of Plymouth; children: Michelle (Sam) Golden of Argos; Kevin (Tania) Fox of Knox; Keith Fox of Plymouth; Jennifer (James) Bond of Plymouth; siblings: Margaret Bradley of Indianapolis, IN; Richard (Nancy) Smith of Monterey; Catherine (Phil) Mueller of Tinley Park, ILL; Glen Smith of Noblesville, IN; grandchildren: Missy Golden, Matthew Golden, Tyler Fox; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents and sister Maxine Smith.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, from 4-7 p.m. at Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth. A Rosary will be recited at 4 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at St. Michael Church, 611 N. Center, Plymouth with Fr. Spenser St. Louis officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Michael Church, 612 N. Walnut Street, Plymouth.

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  1. MarySue McLey says

    November 15, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    May you rest in peace Aunt Ruth. Sending love, prayers and strength to the Fox family. 🙏

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  2. Suzanne Gibson says

    November 16, 2021 at 11:43 am

    Michelle i am sorry for the loss of your Mom
    my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
    heaven has gained a mighty angel with some powerful wings
    she will always be with you , when ever you need her

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  3. Kayla Hawk says

    November 16, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    I am so very sorry for the loss of this amazing woman. I will keep your family in my prayers. I know she will be greatly missed.

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  4. Mike & Janet Faulstich says

    November 17, 2021 at 5:56 am

    Kenny and family: So very sorry that your dear wife Ruth has passed. When we would see her at Mass, she was always very kind and cheerful to us. She is with Our Lord and His angels now. We are thinking of you all at this time of sorrow, and keeping you in prayer.

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  5. Melissa Speer says

    November 17, 2021 at 8:10 am

    You and your family are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss Mrs. Jenny. May your mom rest in peace. Love you Mrs. Jenny

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  6. Barb Lowry says

    November 18, 2021 at 9:43 am

    Kenny and family,
    Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss. May Jesus and Mary wrap their arms around you and comfort you at this difficult time. We are in Florida so we won’t be physically present, but you will be in our prayers.
    Barb & Bub Lowry & family

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  7. Veronica Petersen says

    November 22, 2021 at 9:50 pm

    Praying for the entire Fox family. I have so many good memories of Ruth babysitting Andrea and I when we were little. Watching Flipper and eating cinnamon and sugar toast are a fond memory of mine! Her kindness and love were endless. She will always hold a special place in my heart! ❤️

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  8. Linda Metheny says

    November 22, 2021 at 11:55 pm

    Dear Michelle, Sam, Missy, Matt and all of your family. So sorry about your mom. She was a very sweet lady. She will be missed. We have our Thanksgiving at Indianapolis on Wed so I won’t be able to come over to see all of you. Hugs to all. Hope to see you soon. Aunt Lin. Love you.

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  9. Bobbie Brunk says

    November 24, 2021 at 10:31 pm

    Kenneth and all the family; so sorry for your loss. Ruth was certainly a loving and caring soul. All of you are so fortunate to have had such a loving wife and mother.

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