Mariruth E. Von Tersch Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mariruth E. Von Tersch of Fort Dodge, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 16, 2024 at the age of 76. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ted E. Anderson and Lucia E. Anderson (Kehm); her former husband Steve Birkey; her sister Barb Smith (Glenn); her stepfather Kenny Jerde; her niece Melissa Johnson; and her nephew Jeffrey Smith.
She is survived by: her husband Dean F. Von Tersch of Fort Dodge; her children, Matthew Birkey (Chris) of Clermont, FL, Luanne Beckmann (Mike) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Steve Birkey (Nicole) of Manson and Tony Birkey of Fort Dodge; her stepchildren, Dean "Charles" C. Von Tersch (Ann) of South Carolina, Thomas Wayne Von Tersch (Jami) of Altoona, IA, Valerie Holdsworth (Dave) of Carroll, IA, Brenda LaPorte (Tom) of Urbandale, IA, Angela Chandler (Shaun) of North Carolina and Mary Jane Roland of Murfreesboro, TN; her siblings, Lucia "Booie" Keele (Paul) of Lake City, IA and Kehm Anderson (Fran) of Colorado Springs, CO; and her close friend Jody Ripper. She is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
