Ruth Flegel, age 85, of Ithaca passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 at her home.

Ruth was born July 30, 1926 in Saginaw County to Albert and Hattie (Hopkins) Souden. She was a graduate of St. Charles High School Class of 1944.

Ruth married Romaine D. Flegel in August of 1947. He preceded her in death in April of 2007.

Ruth is a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star, as well as a Cub Scout leader, and 4-H Leader. She enjoyed playing guitar, organ, and piano as well as playing her hammered dulcimer with the dulcimer group. She also loved cooking, sewing and bowling on her league.

Ruth is survived by her daughter Barbara Flegel (Larry Andrews); son Ronald (Brenda Crooks), her granddaughter, Arlene Anderson-Vincent (David) of Mecosta; her sister, Bertha (Jay) Elsworth, of Chapin; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Romaine, parents Albert and Hattie, sisters Helen and Lucille, and brother Trooper Albert W. Souden.

Funeral services for Ruth will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Edgewood Church of God, with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Interment will follow at North Star Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-5 and 6-8 pm Wednesday, September 21, at the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Michigan Hospice or to the American Cancer Society.