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Ruth Hayes
RUTH HAYES
Cedar Rapids
Ruth E. Hayes, 90, born March 28, 1924, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, of a sudden illness in Cedar Rapids. She was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses more than 60 years ago.
She is survived by three children, Charlene Schroeder (Daryl), Kathleen Sovia (Don) and Charles Joseph Hayes; 11 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; and a great- great-grandchild.
Ruth loved her family, friends, attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and her hobbies.
We will miss her very much.
Memorial services will be 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2204 26th St. NW, Cedar Rapids.
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