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

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.

In the vast expanse of eternity, may Ruth Ann find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.

She is survived by: her children, Ronald Smith (Donna) of Clarksville, TN, JoAnn Brown (Steve) of Elk Horn, IA, Troy Smith (Laura) of Elk Horn, IA, Robin Smith of Fairhope, AL and Patty Ginder 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, 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pauley Jones Funeral Home



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