Ruth A. Walsh

 Ruth A. Walsh, age 93, of Cassville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 2, 2011. She was born on November 6, 1917, in a log home between Elkport and Littleport, IA, the daughter of Levi and Katherine (Wentz) Phelps. Ruth was united in marriage to Bernard Walsh. She was a member of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Cassville, where she taught Sunday School, Royal Neighbors of America, and the Thorpe-Taylor American Legion Auxiliary. Ruth served in the Foster Grandparent Program of Grant County for over twenty-five years. She thought of each child as they were her own. Ruth always looked forward to family and friends, and her Iowa family visiting. She was a devoted grandmother and enjoyed playing cards with her friends in the Town and Country Card Club.

Survivors include her children: Robert Red Walsh, Ron Walsh, and Robin Rouse, all of Cassville; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and fifteen great-great grandchildren; a brother, Dale (Lucille) Phelps, Lancaster.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her children, Patrick Terry Walsh, Sharlene Kay Walsh, Patsy Jean Holden and Lawrence Tob Walsh, a great-great grandson, Riley Hatlevig, and her former husband, Bernard.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 7, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial was in Mount Harmony Cemetery, Elkport, IA. Family and friends called on Thursday, October 6, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Cassville and on Friday, from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.