Lifetime Plymouth resident, Ruth I. Maddalena, 98, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday morning September 27, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born April 19, 1922, Ruth was the daughter of Russell and Lula (Stone) Ganshorn. She graduated from Plymouth High School with the class of 1940.
On September 16, 1963, Ruth became of wife of Carmine V. “Carl” Maddalena. Their blessed union would grow in love as they raised their four children: Eddie, Carolyn, Michael and Marcia. They would share memories, trips and laughs through their 27 years of marriage before Carl’s passing in 1991.
Ruth worked for McClure’s Shoes, Swearingen’s Shoes and Treat’s For Her Shop in Plymouth for 40 years. She could always be found with a smile and all glammed up, while helping her customers find the perfect shoe. She enjoyed what she did for a living and made many lifetime friends along the way.
She is a lifetime member of Plymouth Wesleyan Church, where she was a member of the Berean’s Class that met on Sunday and Wednesday.
Ruth is survived by her son, Eddie (Janet) Ousnamer of Ft. Wayne; daughter, Carolyn (James) Skinner of Plymouth; daughter-in-law, Sharon Ousnamer; grandchildren: Kim Vollen, Mike Yates, Mark Miller, Melinda Daugherty, Matthew Miller, Michael Ousnamer, Timothy Ousnamer and Jodi Knepper; and more than 24 great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and her sisters: Mary Large and Jean Wilma both of Plymouth.
She was preceded in death by her husband Carl; son Michael Ousnamer; granddaughter Michelle Miller; her parents and siblings: Everett, Betty, Ralph, Harry, Hazel, Raymond and Helen.
Visitation will be held on Thursday October 1, 2020 from 11-1 p.m. at Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 Michigan Road, Plymouth, with Pastors Ed Friberg and Ollie Dongell officiating. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m.
Burial will follow in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 Michigan Road, Plymouth, IN 46563.
PLEASE NOTE: For your protection, the entire funeral home staff will wear masks.
Barb Klapp says
Sad but glad that Ruth has gotten to her reward.
I worked with her for 13 years and we shared a lot of glad and sad times.
Most important to her was her Faith in God and her family. Especially all the grandkids that only called her Granny.
I know she will be missed, but God probably needs another manager to keep things in line.
Rest in peace, Ruth.
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder says
Ruth was a sweet and beautiful lady.
Sincere sympathy,
Ren and Beverly Van Gilder
Kathy Alexander says
As a teenager and adult, I loved buying shoes with Ruth’s expertise. She was the classiest Lady ever. My sincere condolences to all of her Family and Friends.
The family of Virgil and Amanda says
Aunt Ruth was a favorite or ours !
Kimberly Kyser says
Will miss this wonderful woman and our weekly chats in the salon after 30 years.
Larry Starr says
Carolyn and Eddie and Families, So sorry on the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Larry and Dorothy Starr