Ruth M. Kruse
May 2, 1916 ~ May 28, 2011
Ruth M. McQuown Kruse, 95 of Lisbon, died Saturday, May 28, 2011 in St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids. Ruth's funeral will be Wednesday, at 10:30 at the Lisbon United Methodist Church by the Reverend Tom Mattson. Ruth's visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday in the chapel. Ruth will be buried in Lisbon Cemetery. Surviving Ruth is a daughter Sharon Timm, Mechanicsville, two sons: Lee (Kathi) and Brian (Bobbi) all of Lisbon, 14 grandchildren: Gerald Timm, Karen Isley, Michelle Powell, April Scott, Kristi Myer, Chiria Gipson, Brianna Sizer, Kassidy Kruse, Monikka Fuller; 12 great grandchildren: Scott Timm & Sarah Timm Walther, Ross Isley, Eric, Fran & Summer Isley, Ashlyn & Austin Scott, Lance, Luca & Levi Myer, Carson & Cameron Powell, Erasmus & Huxley Sizer, Brynnley Fuller, and two on the way; 1 great great granddaughter Alexa. Preceding Ruth in death were her parents, husband Bill, six sisters: Ellen McQuown, Ethel Card, Pearl Kadera, Annabel Johnston, Bertha Andre, and Mabel Bowers; two brothers: Clifford and James McQuown; and a son-in-law Harold Timm. Ruth was born May 2, 1916, at home in Mount Vernon, the daughter of John and Anna Burroughs McQuown. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1935. Ruth married William Kruse on December 3, 1936 at the home of Bill's parents in Lisbon. Ruth worked at the Dinner Den Caf in Lisbon for many years. Ruth and Bill established Kruse Construction in 1945. The couple managed Midway Lanes and the Dairy Queen at the bowling alley in Mount Vernon. Ruth was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Rural Mail Carriers' Auxiliary. Ruth was Bill's right hand "man" in everything that the couple did whether it was work or play. She especially enjoyed cards and camping. Ruth was a wonderful cook and made cinnamon rolls and kolaches every Christmas for family and friends. Memorials in Ruth's honor may be made to American Cancer Society, 4080 1st Ave., NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52402, or the American Heart Association, 1035 N Center Point Road, Hiawatha, Iowa, 52233. Online condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com
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Sharon, I am so saddened to read of your Mother’s passing this a.m…..please that you and your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers as you travel this difficult period in your lives…I have never forgotten you nor you family in all these many years…God Bless you all and give you Peace, Strength and Understanding now and always!
We are very sorry to hear of Ruths passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
Dear Sharon, Lee and Brian, and families, I was so very sorry to learn of Ruth’s passing….and she just celebrated her 95th birthday, how lucky she did. Ruth was one of a kind and I will never forget her cute little smile….she was loved by so many and will be missed by even more. Know that you are in my special thoughts as you deal with her passing. With my sincere sympathy, Annamae Baker
I was very sorry to read about Ruth’s death. My thoughts are certainly with you during this difficult time. My mother, Carol Burroughs Taylor, was a cousin.
Dear Sharon and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother. I will always remember her kindness and thoughtfulness.
Sharon, Sorry to read about your Mom. I know my Mom and Dad knew your parents well as well as your Dad and mine were on the fire department… Again sorry to hear but KNOW your Mom’s spirit lives!!!
So sorry about your Mother passing away. Thought she was doing so well. i know you will miss her.
Sharon, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I know it’s a hard time for you. Take care of yourself!