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Papritz, Ruth O.
Ruth O. Papritz, 97, of Williamsburg, died on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at the Highland Ridge Care Center in Williamsburg. Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date in November. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements. A memorial fund has been established for the Williamsburg Public Library at P.O. Box 48, Williamsburg, IA 52361. Messages and tributes may be left at under obituaries.
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