Ruth Shanks's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2018 in Arkansas City, Kansas

Ruth Shanks

May 6, 1943 - July 19, 2018 (75 years old)

Arkansas City, Kansas

Ruth Shanks's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2018 in Arkansas City, Kansas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shelley Family Funeral Home & Crematory

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Ruth Shanks

May 6, 1943 - July 19, 2018 (75 years old)

Arkansas City, Kansas

Ruth Shanks Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Shanks (Arkansas City, Kansas), born in Charles City, Iowa, who passed away on July 19, 2018, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Shanks to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John William and Mary Frances Camilla Struble (Reilly); and her sister Jean Watson. She is survived by: her spouses, Richard Katcher and Lee; her children, David Katcher (Brenda) of Amarillo, TX, Daniel Katcher (Mary) of Newkirk, OK, Debra Nation (Paul) and Donna Krueger (David); her stepdaughter Brandy Armour of Kansas City, MO; and her sister Sharon Grice of Ankeny, IA.

A memorial in Ruth's name for Kindred Hospice has been established and donation may be left with Shelley Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Arkansas City, KS 67005.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shelley Family Funeral Home & Crematory



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