Mary Ruth Durante Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Ruth Durante of Fort Madison, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 4, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ruth Durante to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold S. Clark and Pearl E. Clark (Nutgrass); her husband Jesus "Jesse" P. Durante; and her siblings-in-law, Loren Harris and Ann Duncan.
She is survived by: her children, Richard W. Burke (Sherry Braby) of Osceola, Iowa, Daniel C. Burke (Christy Simmons) of Portsmouth, Virginia, Mary L Burke of Lisbon and Michael A. Burke (Joni Beach) of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin; and her siblings, Dorothy M. Harris of Lamoni, Iowa, Harold S. Clark (Anna Vaughan) of Leavenworth and James F. Clark of Maryville, Missouri. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and lots of nieces and nephews.
A memorial has been established, contributions may be sent to the Barr Memorial Chapel.
