Ruth Ann Mortensen's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Harlan, Iowa

Ruth Ann Mortensen

March 30, 1941 - October 27, 2025 (84 years old)

Harlan, Iowa

Ruth Ann Mortensen's obituary , Passed away on October 27, 2025 in Harlan, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pauley Jones Funeral Home

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Ruth Ann Mortensen

March 30, 1941 - October 27, 2025 (84 years old)

Harlan, Iowa

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Ruth Ann Mortensen Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth Ann Mortensen of Harlan, Iowa, who passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Ann Mortensen to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Arnold Soll and Alma Soll; her husbands, John Smith and Butch Mortensen; her son Steven Smith (Cindy Smith); her brother Ronald Soll; and her nephews, Mark and Rod Soll.

She is survived by: her children, Ron Smith (Donna) of Clarksville, TN., Jo Ann Brown (Steve) of Elk Horn, IA., Troy Smith (Laura) of Elk Horn, IA., Robin Smith of Fairhope, AL. and Patty Ginder (Andy) of Fairhope, AL.; and her brothers, Richard "Dick" Soll of Elk Horn, IA., Robert "Bob" Soll (Darlene) of Audubon, IA. and Michael "Mick" Soll (Gloria) of Missoula, MT.. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pauley Jones Funeral Home



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