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Ruth Schafer
RUTH E. SCHAFER
Anamosa
Ruth E. Schafer died Tuesday evening, Nov. 15, 2016, at Jones Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, in Oakwood Cemetery, Monticello.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Goettsch Funeral Home, Monticello, has been entrusted with Ruth's services.
Thoughts, memories and condolences may be left at www.goettschonline.com.
She is survived by her loving husband, Laverne.
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