Ruth Hite Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Hite of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 13, 2026 at the age of 97. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Hite to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leslie Anthony and Lida Anthony (Moon); her husbands, James Elliott, Keith Cherryholmes and Don Hite; her daughter Patricia Opaczewski; her granddaughters, Danelle Short and Amanda Holman; and her brother David Anthony.
She is survived by: her children, Denny Elliott (JoAnn), Terry Braum and Debbie Scaglione (Michael); her grandchildren, Krista Smith, Stacy Jochims (Mike), Lisa Richie (Oscar), Matt Elliott (Molly) and Jenna Gillaspie (Jeff); her sisters, Mary Cantonwine (Neil) and Martha Darling; and her friend Susan Rauch. She is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
