Ruthie W. Ostrum, age 73, of Monroe Center, Wisconsin, died Saturday, April 14, 2007, at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Duane Schultz will officiate. Interment will be at the Monroe Center Cemetery, Town of Monroe, Adams County, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be at Roseberry’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 17, 2007, from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service.
Ruthie was born November 10, 1933, in Tomah, Wisconsin, to Charles and Jennie (Gray) Cole. She married Ralph E. Ostrum on January 26, 1952, in Adams, Wisconsin, and resided in the Town of Monroe since 1959.
Ruthie enjoyed her church, swimming, her Calorie Cut-up Club, baking, reading, music, and spending time with her grandchildren. Ruthie was the Teacher/Director of Arkdale Head Start for many years and enjoyed working with the children and their parents.
Ruthie was preceded in death by her parents, Jennie and Charles Cole; brothers, Robert (Nonie) Cole, Daniel (Laverne) Cole and Charles Cole, Jr.; and sister, Gloria (Duane) Martin.
Survivors:
Husband: Ralph Ostrum of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Daughter: Nancy (Ray) Churchill of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Joy (Dale) Casperson of Adams, Wisconsin
Daughter: Helen Powell of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Son: Wade Ostrum of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Nathan Winchester of Tempe, AZ
Grandchild: Ray Churchill of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Hannah Powell of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Harmony Powell of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Haven Powell of Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Sister: Wanda Huntington of Belvidere, IL
Sister: Helen (Charles) Anderson of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Sister: Sharon Huntington of Adams, Wisconsin
Brother: Eugene (Dawn) Cole of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Brother: Gerald (Helga) Cole of Decatur, IL
Sister-in-law: Beverly Cole of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Sending our Sympathy to Ruth’s family. We moved from the area a year ago and didn’t hear that she was ill. We worshipped with her at Monroe Center Church and I know that one of her favorite songs was "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus". So pull out the hymnal’s
Ralph, Nancy, Joy, Wade and all family of
Ruth. I am so sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing.
She was a wonderful person who cared for her family and all children. I feel very lucky to have known her. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all
To the families of Ruth Ostrum, So sorry to hear of your loss I do know what is like to loss a very special person in your lives.
I am sorry of your lose. It was a pleasere to take care of Ruth. I also know Opal. She was such a sweet persone.
Dear Joy and family;
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Miss Ruth. Our memories of her a good ones from Lori working with her at Head Start as her teacher assistant, Deanna as a pupil and my working with her as Parent Policy Chairman and doing h
I am so sorry for your loss . May God comfort you now and always.
To know her once was to like her always! My sincere sympathy.
Helen,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Nancy & Helen,
So sorry for your loss, mothers are such an important part of our lives. Always hold dear the memories!
I was so sorry to open yesterdays paper and read that you had lost Ruth. I will always remember coming to your house as a child and how nice Ruth was to my entire family. Even though many years have passed since then I have often thought of your family. O
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your loss. You will miss her, but you have all of those wonderful memories. May you find comfort in knowing her suffering is over. God Bless you all!
Helen and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I didn’t know her well, but she must have been a wonderful woman because she had some really nice kids. Hold on to your memories.
To the whole Ostrum Family, My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during your most precious lose. I have some very fond memories of Ruth and spending time in Monroe Center at your home. She was a very special lady that many can not hold a candle to
It is with a heavy heart that loves Ruth so much that I write this note of sympathy to Ruth’s family. Words do not convey the shock that I feel for losing one of my best friends. Ruth was there for me during the hardest times at Head Start. I will nev
I have lost such a wonderful friend, who cared for everyone. If everyone was as sweet as Ruth this world would be filled with love. She will be missed. How lucky you all were to have a mom as sweet as her. Love and Prayers Jean and Bob
Nancy, Ray & Ray Jr.
Our hearts go out to you. We know what it is like to lose someone you have held so close. Time will help to remember the good times.
ruth yoy were my daughters teacher for two years and she was a good friend of your son for many years and we will miss you alot.
Dear Friends Your loved one will be missed by many. She was a wonderful person. Our Community was blessed to have had her as Teacher/Director of Headstart for so many years and for the lasting impressions she made on so many of the children. My Grandc
Joy,Dale,Nathan,Nancy, Ray and Ray jr, My thoughts are with you all at this time. I am sorry you all have to go through this pain. Know that Ruth is in a better place. Bless you all.
May our prayers make your time of sorrow a bit easier. Try to remember all of the great things Ruth did for the children of the Adams-Friendship Area. Bob Beaver
Nancy and family,
So sorry to hear about your mom. I know this is a difficult time for all of you. She was a wonderful person.
So sorry on your loss. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your wonderful Ruth. I will always remember her as a compassionate woman who was the biggest champion for the many little people at Head Start. She will be missed by all those whose lives she touched. G
Please accept my sympathy at your loss. I know that Ruth was a fixture in Monroe Center for many years and a great community member. I’m sure you all have many wonderful memories.
Joy, Dale, and Nathan.
We are sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to loose a parent. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.