COLUMBIA CITY - Ruth Leon Whiteman, 87, died at 9 p.m. Oct. 14, 2010, in her home.
She was born May 11, 1923, in Kosciusko County, to Lela Mildred Atchison. On July 7, 1943, she married Henry "Hank" L. Whiteman, who died Jan. 8, 1981.
She and her husband made their home in Columbia City and then moved to Kimmel. She returned to Columbia City in 2003. She was a homemaker.
Surviving are two sons, Henry Whiteman Jr. and Robert Dean Whiteman, both of Columbia City; a daughter, Linda L. Whiteman, Columbia City; and three sisters.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Smith and Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Burial will be in Thorn Cemetery, Ormas.
Calling is from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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