Ruth E. Sparks
Ruth E. Sparks, 97, Syracuse, and formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, at North Ridge Village, Albion.
She was born on Nov. 20, 1923, the daughter of William L. and May (Lemming) Duncan in Swayzee.
On Dec. 22, 1945, she married Joseph A. Sparks; he preceded her in death on Dec. 13, 1990.
She is survived by her son, Michael (Jackie) Sparks, Syracuse; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Doug) Targgart, Coldwater, Mich., Amy (Matt) Gaff, Ligonier, Molly (Dave) Johnson, Beavercreek, Ohio, and Michael (Jill) Sparks, Fort Wayne; 11 great-grandchildren, Logan, Cole, Dylan, Ali, Spencer, Jaxon, Abby, Chase, Addie, Caden and Liam; and four siblings, Edward Duncan, Sycamore, Homer Duncan, Swayzee, Wayne Duncan, Anderson, and Rebecca (Gordon) Nester, Swayzee.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son, Louis Sparks, in 1994; and four siblings, Orpha Jones, Martha Perish, John Duncan and Mary Pattison.
Ruth graduated from Swayzee High School in 1941 and worked at Anaconda Ericsson in Marion for more than 40 years.
She was an avid reader, loved to work outdoors and was a fantastic bowler in her day.
No public service is planned at this time. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance in Ligonier, and a celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at a later date.
Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralhome.com.