Ruth Ann Kochensparger

Ruth Ann Kochensparger, age 63, of Ashley, died Saturday, December 13, 2014, at Hospice House of Mid Michigan in Lansing.

Ruth was born April 30, 1951, in St. Johns, the daughter of Cloyce and Erma (Shepherd) Kochensparger.  She graduated from Fulton High School in 1969 and began working at Ashley Care Center, where she continued to work for the next 44 years, until her health started failing.  Ruth loved to cook and could make anything.  She also enjoyed crocheting afghans and dishcloths.

Ruth is survived by her brothers, David (Julie) Kochensparger and John (Cathy) Kochensparger, both of St. Johns; her nieces and nephew, Ashley, Michael, Danielle, and Janelle; 2 great nieces; and 1 great nephew.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services for Ruth will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, at the Ashley United  Methodist Church, with Pastor Mona Dye officiating.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.