Dixie Joan Ruhnke Obituary
In loving memory of Dixie Joan Ruhnke in Saint Joseph, Missouri, who departed this world on February 23, 2025 at the age of 82. Dixie Joan leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, Mack Stoneking and Pebble Stoneking; her husband Henry Edward Ruhnke Sr.; her son Henry Edward Ruhnke Jr. (Heindrick); and her siblings, Betty Stoneking Smith and James Owen Stoneking.
She is survived by: her children, Joanna Ruhnke Dixon (Jason) and Brian Ruhnke; her grandchildren, Drew Dixon (Amber), Ashlyn Dixon, Blake Dixon, Alexa Dixon and Amara Ruhnke; her great grandchildren, Graham Dixon and Elliot Dixon; and her sister Mary Stoneking Glidewell (Dean). She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, as well as breast cancer research through organizations like the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan G. Komen, and the American Cancer Society.
