Ruth Lillian Dukelow
May 15, 2011
A memorial service for Ruth Dukelow, who died on Sunday, May 15, 2011, will be held on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Heartland Presbyterian Church in Clive.
Ruth was born on November 3, 1919 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Joseph and Rachel Olson. On September 11, 1941 she and Howard Dukelow were married and together they raised four daughters. Howard passed away in 2006 after 65 years of marriage.
Ruth was a homemaker and partner with her husband in service to congregations in Glen Ullin and Cando, North Dakota; Potosi, Wisconsin; and in Tipton, Missouri Valley, Des Moines, Battle Creek, Greene and Waterloo, Iowa. Howard and Ruth retired to Des Moines in 1990. Ruth was a 50 year member of P.E.O. She loved to sew, cook and bake for her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughters; Kathleen Dukelow of Urbandale, Helen Gronewold (Keith) of Eustis, Nebraska, Mary Rhoton (John) of Park Ridge, Illinois, and Margaret Van Houten (Douglas Churchill) of West Des Moines. Her nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren each brought her joy. Ruth is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Harriet Dukelow and Kay Olson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Melvin Olson, Clarence Olson and Ernest Olson; sisters, Evelyn Bolish and Gladys Johnson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvin Community Good Samaritan Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jean Lindsey
05/25/2011
I am Jean Lindsey, daughter of David & Alice Gutshall. I am writing on behalf of my Father, David, who is still residing at Calvin Community, in assisted living. My Mother, Alice, who passed away in 2005, was a friend & fellow PEO member of Ruth's. I would like to offer condolences to your family for the loss of your Mother, on behalf of my Father, David, and my twin sister, Janet Tapy. While my Mother & Father were both in assisted living at Calvin, they shared a table with Howard & Ruth & had many meals together. I remember both of your parents as being very kind & gracious, and it was always such a treat to share a meal & visit with them when either my sister or I were in Des Moines to see our folks. We have very fond memories of both Howard & Ruth & we know that you are missing them very much. We trust in the Lord & know that your parents are now safe together in their heavenly home. Take care & may God bless you all with His tender mercies.
Scott Burkeybile LPN
05/18/2011
It was a joy to assist in the care of your mother. You and your family are in mine and many others of Calvin Community thoughts and prays.