Ruth Kruithoff

Passed away peacefully Sunday, June 12, 2011 to be with her Lord. Ruth was born December 10, 1929 in Manila, Arkansas to Rollo and Doris Fleeman. Ruth enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her grandchildren, she also enjoyed many motorcycle trips and rides with her husband Arnie. On February 14, 1993 in Otsego she married Arnold 'Arnie' Kruithoff who survives. Also surviving are her sons, Duane (Shirley) Kalaward of Charlotte and Morrie (Rebecca) Kaleward of Plainwell; stepchildren, Bruce (Joey) Kruithoff of Kalamazoo, Roger (Annie) Kruithoff of Otsego, Tom Kruithoff of Otsego, and Barbara (Mike) Duff of Plainwell; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Billy Schultz of Plainwell; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may meet with her family from 5 to 8 P.M. Wednesday at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego, where services will be held Thursday at 11:00 A.M., with Celebrant Bill Rose officiating. Cremation will follow with burial of ashes at a later date. Contributions in memory of Ruth may be made to Christian Neighbors.