Ruth W. Hagenbach's Obituary
Ruth W. Hagenbach, 90, of Forsyth, died Thursday, March 5, 2009 in St. Mary’s Hospital.
Ruth was born October 25, 1918, in Rochester, NY, the daughter of Clarence Yale and Harriet Anna Goss Landon. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary. Ruth married William Paul Hagenbach in August of 1946 in Rochester, NY, and he preceded her in death on November 28, 2006.
Surviving are her sons, Paul wife, Maryrose Hagenbach of Decatur and Mark wife, Sandra Hagenbach of Green Bay, WI; daughter, Patricia husband, Kim Hazlehurst of Decatur; grandchildren: Matthew Hazlehurst, Michael Hazlehurst, Alison Stevens, Chris Hazlehurst, Ryan Hagenbach, and Benjamin Hagenbach; great-grandchildren: Madison Stevens, Aidan Hazlehurst, and Ana Hazlehurst; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Harriet Dutton.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 ' 7:00 pm Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home with a vigil prayer service at 4:30 pm. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, March11, 2009 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Weltin celebrant. Burial will follow in Camp Butler National Cemetery.
The family of Ruth W. Hagenbach is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur.
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