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Ruth Medearis Hodges Michnewicz

Ruth Medearis Hodges Michnewicz,1924 –2013. Ruth passed away March 8, 2013. Born in Arkansas, she graduated from North Little Rock HS in 1941, and married her high school sweetheart, Pat Hodges, who passed away in 1949. She married Paul Michnewicz, moving to Oak Park, Ill. After retiring, they relocated to Denver, Colo. Ruth is survived by daughters Judy H. Kurtz, Christine M. Olewinski, and Karen M. Seago; sons Lee, Michael, and Paul Douglas Michnewicz; eight nephews and nieces, seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. She was a generous theater, opera, education and garage sale enthusiast.bShe was preceded in death by her husbands, her sisters Mellie Kate Harris and Mary Medearis, and brother Robert A. Medearis. A memorial service will be held May 24 in Denver. In lieu of flowers, please donate to any local arts organizations.

Published March 30, 2013

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