Topping, Ruth Ann (Knight)

Ruth Ann (Knight) Topping, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012, at home after battling cancer and other ailments. Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 520 Wilson Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Jerry; her sons, Tom, Tony (Honna) and Tracey (Dani); beloved grandchildren, Quentin, Elizabeth, Tyler, Nathan, Kaitlyn, Emma and Madelyn; and brothers, Edward and Thomas.

Ruth was preceded in death by her angel, Stephanie Michelle (Micky); her parents; and brother, John Knight.

Ruth was born March 27, 1944, the daughter of Ellsworth and Ruth (Jones) Knight in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She lived all of her life in Cedar Rapids with a brief time in Germany, while Jerry served in the war. She graduated from Prairie High School and met her husband, Jerry while working together at an Eagle's store. Ruth worked for The Gazette for over 20 years, until health problems forced her retirement in 2010.

Ruth was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She loved collecting Dalmatian figurines, watching John Wayne movies and especially spending time with her Shih Tzu dogs, Tanner, Princess and Dottie. Ruth will be missed for her stubborn exterior with a heart of gold.

All of Ruth's family would like to extend a special thank you to all of her various doctors, hospice personnel, as well as her friends and staff at Mercy Dialysis.

Please no flowers, but cards would be greatly appreciated.

Please sign the online guest book for Ruth at under obituaries.

Published in The Gazette March 28, 2012.