Susan Ruden Obituary
The memory of Susan Ruden (Remsen, Iowa), who passed away on April 17, 2025 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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, Marcel Klein and Ann Klein (Georgen); and her sister Karen Klein. She is survived by: her husband Mark Ruden; her daughter Anna Sitzmann (Zach) of Merrill, IA; her grandchildren, Suzanna and Everett; her daughter Rebecca Pick (Danny) of Merrill, IA; her grandchildren, Lila, Linden, Layna and Layton; her daughter Melinda Ruden (Ashley) of Sioux City, IA; her grandchildren, Kennedy and Nixon; her daughter Melissa Mechaelsen (Derek) of Clive, IA; her grandchildren, Rocco, Dax and Coen; her son Jonathan Ruden of Le Mars, IA; her siblings, Donald Klein, Walt Klein (Paula), Dave Klein (Jeanie), Mike Klein (Elaine), John Klein (Rose) and Debbie Wandersheid (Steve); and her in-laws, Marilyn Reese, Larry Ruden and Mike Ruden (Jean).
Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at the All Saints Catholic Parish - St/ Joseph (605 Plymouth St NE, Le Mars, IA 51031). A prayer was held on Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the same location.
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