Inger, Ruth E. (Hawkins) 1928-2018

HAWKINS, FLACK, INGER, CANFIELD, KAINZ, BATY

Posted By: Connie Ellis (email)
Date: 6/28/2018 at 20:07:56

SOURCE: THE GAZETTE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa newspaper, Saturday, June 23, 2018, Page 8A
Contributor: Connie Ellis (Not related)

Funeral services were held on Monday, June 25, 2018 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel, Cedar Rapids, Iowa for Ruth E. Inger, age 90, a resident of Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion, Iowa, who died there on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Burial was in the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Ruth was born on May 26, 1928 in Waterville, Iowa to Sidney and Jessie (Flack) Hawkins. She married Aaron J. Inger on August 17, 1946 in Decorah, Iowa. She enjoyed bowling, baking, cooking, and fishing. She was an avid Hawkeyes, Cyclones, and Chicago Cubs fan.

Ruth is survived by her two daughters Bonnie (Patrick) Canfield of Shueyville, Iowa and Susan Kainz of Marion; a son Roger Inger of Robins, Iowa; three sisters Genevieve, Madonna, and Eunice; and a brother Robert Hawkins. She is also survived by two grandchildren Aaron Kainz and Matt Baty; and a great-grandson Nati.

Ruth E. Inger was preceded in death by her husband Aaron in 2004; her parents; a daughter Judy Baty; son Steven Inger; and three brothers Marvin, Ed, and Jack. Ruth will be remembered for being a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.