Ruth Darlene Erbes Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Darlene Erbes of Ellsworth, Iowa, who passed away on March 31, 2023, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Darlene Erbes to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Hanson and Mabel Hanson (Olson); and her husband Dean Erbes. She is survived by: her children, Donna Murphy (Bob) of Cresco, Dr. Richard Erbes (Leane) of Estherville, Sandy Barkema (Steve Hetland) of Ellsworth and Linda Hunter (Kevin Van Otterloo) of Eagle Grove; her grandchildren, Troy Murphy (Melinda), Tami Foster (Brady), Lisa Scholz (Mark), Sarah Erbes, Carrie Plaine (Andrew), Taylor Olson, Trevor Olson (Brit), Tucker Olson, Lindsay Carrow (Chris), Courtney Mason, Matt Hunter (Melanie) and Joe Hunter (Kristin); and her great grandchildren, Tyler, Cody, Mikaela, Trista, Kyleigh, Brooklyn, Amelia, Caden, Oliver, Madden, Brooks, Thor, Alana, Theodore James, Brody, Cooper, Jaxon, Reid, Max, Gavin, Kinley, Olivia, Ava, Derek and Andrew.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, IA.
