Ruby Ellen Hartke
September 21, 2010
Ruby Ellen Hartke, 87, died Tuesday, September 21, 2010, at Hospice of Central Iowa – Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines. She was born October 8, 1922 in Pollock, Missouri to Roy and Ethel (Altiser) Morlan.
Ruby worked as a housekeeper and cook for the Hotel Fort Des Moines as well as a cook for Younkers. She loved her family and enjoyed flowers and gardening. Ruby was also strong in her Christian faith.
Ruby is survived by her children, Jerry Myers, Sharon Dieckoff, Ruby Rezac, Diania (Johnny) Reeves, and Elaine (Mark) Hill; grandson, Jeremy (Brandy) Bos; brothers Fred and Don Morlan; sisters, Margaret, Virginia, and Olive; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, John Hartke and son, Albert Myers.
Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Friday, September 24, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial at Pine Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit with family one hour prior to the service Friday, at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Ruby Hartke.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Darlene Handley-Vice
09/23/2010
I am very sadden by Aunt Ruby's passing
I wish mom felt better and could come but you know our love is always with you
Patie Mears, (Darlene's daughter)
09/23/2010
It is heart breaking to have another family member pass on. My thought and prayers are with the rest of family. I wish I could be there. Love to all of the rest of the family.
Patie Mears, (Darlene's daughter)
09/23/2010
It is heart breaking to have another family member pass on. My thought and prayers are with the rest of family. I wish I could be there. Love to all of the rest of the family.
Dorie Handley Tschudy
09/23/2010
Sorry to hear of Aunt Ruby's passing. I'm glad that Mom and I got to visit with her a few years ago in Des Moines. She sure loved her flowers! You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.