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Ruth Eva Noland (Kozak) - Class Of 1978 VIEW PROFILE

Ruth Eva Noland (Kozak)

Ruth Eva (Noland) Kozak

June 15, 1960 - Dec. 6, 2015

SOUTH BEND - Ruth Eva Kozak, 55, passed away at 9:50 am Sunday, December 6, 2015, in her home.

Ruth was born June 15, 1960, in South Bend, to the late Robert and Wilma Noland. Ruth was also preceded in death by a sister, Roberta Noland; and her in-laws, Paul and Rosemary Kozak.

On June 21, 1986, Ruth married her loving husband, Greg Kozak. He survives along with their children, Rosemary (Miles) Andrews of Mishawaka, Steven Kozak of South Bend; best friend, Kathi Trumpower of FL; sisters-in-law, Lisa (DJ) Hanback of South Bend, Diane (Joe) Rerick of South Bend, Sharon Barrett of Fishers; and mother-in-law, Margaret Kozak of South Bend.

Ruth was a graduate of John Adams High School. She was employed by Imagineering Finishing Technologies. Ruth enjoyed cleaning, gardening, sewing, and couponing. She always tried to help people in need. Most of all she loved spending time with her children and hanging out with her dogs.

Ruth was a devoted and loving mother, wife, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She possessed a contagious smile and a laugh you would never forget. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many, who even now are being changed by her soul of constant nurturing, love, and faith. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant smiling, laughter, and joking around, will never be forgotten.

Visitation for Ruth is 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, December 11, 2015, in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 1827 E. Ireland Rd. A Funeral Ceremony will take place at 10:00 am Saturday, December 12, 2015, in the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Logan Center, 2505 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, Indiana 46615.

Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Dec. 9, 2015.
12/07/2022 EJS



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