Ruth Cummings
Ruth E. Cummings, 97, of Marshall died on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Medilodge of Marshall.
She was born November 13, 1923 in Waukegan, Illinois to Forest and Ruth (Welch) Cummings, attended Detroit Schools and worked at JL Hudson’s as a model in Detroit before moving to Marshall.
Ruth worked as a waitress for many years at different restaurants in the area, including Schuler’s, The Hilton Inn, Green’s Tavern, and Angelo’s. She was a member of the Marshall Women of the Moose #202 and Marshall Christ Lutheran Church and enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Tim and June Lewis; grandchildren Dawn Potter, Kyle (Broek) Lewis, Sarah Lewis of Lansing, Katrine (Bill) Stelges of Florida, Cassandra (Trevor Ely) Lapland of Ohio and Garrett (Brittany) Lapland of Indiana; five great-grandchildren and special friend Dora Presecan. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Tom Potter in 2011 and sisters Bette, Mary and Josephine.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date. A private family graveside service will take place at Fairview Cemetery at a later date. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guestbook at https://www.kempffuneralhome.com
She was born November 13, 1923 in Waukegan, Illinois to Forest and Ruth (Welch) Cummings, attended Detroit Schools and worked at JL Hudson’s as a model in Detroit before moving to Marshall.
Ruth worked as a waitress for many years at different restaurants in the area, including Schuler’s, The Hilton Inn, Green’s Tavern, and Angelo’s. She was a member of the Marshall Women of the Moose #202 and Marshall Christ Lutheran Church and enjoyed reading and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Tim and June Lewis; grandchildren Dawn Potter, Kyle (Broek) Lewis, Sarah Lewis of Lansing, Katrine (Bill) Stelges of Florida, Cassandra (Trevor Ely) Lapland of Ohio and Garrett (Brittany) Lapland of Indiana; five great-grandchildren and special friend Dora Presecan. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Tom Potter in 2011 and sisters Bette, Mary and Josephine.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date. A private family graveside service will take place at Fairview Cemetery at a later date. Leave a personal message for the family and sign the online guestbook at https://www.kempffuneralhome.com
