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Ruth Benton

February 2, 1918 - April 20, 2015
Grand Rapids, MI

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Visitation

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes Van't Hof Chapel
851 Leonard St., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Visitation

Wednesday, April 22, 2015
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes Van't Hof Chapel
851 Leonard St., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Service

Thursday, April 23, 2015
11:00 AM EDT
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes Van't Hof Chapel
851 Leonard St., N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Contributions


At the family's request memorial contributions are to be made to those listed below. Please forward payment directly to the memorial of your choice.

Sanctuary of St. Mary's
1050 4 Mile Rd
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Flowers


Below is the contact information for a florist recommended by the funeral home.

Ball Park Floral
8 Valley Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 459-3409
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BENTON – Mrs. Ruth A. Benton, aged 97, of Grand Rapids, passed away at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s on April 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilson; son-in-law, James E. House; sister, Marian Bylsma; and brother, Howard Marshall. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Barbara House; sister, Ethelyn Lutz; and several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff at Sanctuary of St. Mary’s for the loving care and compassion shown to Ruth. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes, 851 Leonard St. NW, with Rev. Doug Compton officiating. The family will receive visitors from 2-4 and 6-8 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment in Winchester Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Sanctuary of St. Mary’s. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com to archive a memory, photo, or sign the guestbook online.