1919
Ruth
2010
Ruth Arlene Young
December 16, 1919 — July 23, 2010
YOUNG, Ruth A.
Of Kalamazoo
Formerly of Parchment Passed away on July 23, 2010. Ruth was born December 16, 1919 in Lagrange, IN, a daughter of Arthur and Norma Seaman Steffee. She grew up in Sturgis, MI and was a long time resident of Parchment. She worked for 10 years as a Nurse's Aide at Borgess Hospital. Ruth was involved with her children's activities and was a member of the Parchment Mother's Study Group and served as a leader for the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. On May 16, 1943, she was married in Colorado to Walter M. Young, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Walter M. Young "Marty" and wife Cathy of Pittsboro, NC, Peggy L. Zura and husband Joseph of Norton Shores, MI and Jeanne M. Young of New Orleans, LA; 2 granddaughters, Steffanie L. Young and husband Scott of Sachse, TX and Mary Catherine Zura of New Orleans, LA; 3 great-grandchildren, Sarah E., Savannah E. and Scarlette E. Young, all of Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Donald Keith Steffee. Graveside services for interment of cremated remains will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with Borgess Hospital Chaplain Rev. Patricia Catellier officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service please meet in the funeral cortege assembly area by 10:45 am on Wednesday. All are invited to attend a luncheon following the graveside service at Parchment United Methodist Church, 225 Glendale Blvd. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ruth's memory be made to a charity of your choice. Please visit www.langelands.com to leave a condolence to the family. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 269 343-1508.
Of Kalamazoo
Formerly of Parchment Passed away on July 23, 2010. Ruth was born December 16, 1919 in Lagrange, IN, a daughter of Arthur and Norma Seaman Steffee. She grew up in Sturgis, MI and was a long time resident of Parchment. She worked for 10 years as a Nurse's Aide at Borgess Hospital. Ruth was involved with her children's activities and was a member of the Parchment Mother's Study Group and served as a leader for the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. On May 16, 1943, she was married in Colorado to Walter M. Young, Sr., who survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Walter M. Young "Marty" and wife Cathy of Pittsboro, NC, Peggy L. Zura and husband Joseph of Norton Shores, MI and Jeanne M. Young of New Orleans, LA; 2 granddaughters, Steffanie L. Young and husband Scott of Sachse, TX and Mary Catherine Zura of New Orleans, LA; 3 great-grandchildren, Sarah E., Savannah E. and Scarlette E. Young, all of Texas; numerous nieces and nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Donald Keith Steffee. Graveside services for interment of cremated remains will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am at Ft. Custer National Cemetery with Borgess Hospital Chaplain Rev. Patricia Catellier officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service please meet in the funeral cortege assembly area by 10:45 am on Wednesday. All are invited to attend a luncheon following the graveside service at Parchment United Methodist Church, 225 Glendale Blvd. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Ruth's memory be made to a charity of your choice. Please visit www.langelands.com to leave a condolence to the family. Arrangements by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. 269 343-1508.
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