Ruth Callanan Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ruth Callanan (Preston, Iowa), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 19, 2025 at the age of 93. 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 Callanan to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Burns and Bessie Burns; her brother James; her stepbrother Everett Burns; her sisters, Betty Niemeyer and Liz Holien; and her niece Nancy Kay.
She is survived by: her husband Arthur V. Callanan; her children, Sue Herm (Larry) of Foley, MN, Deb Ebner (Jon) of Preston, MN, Mick Callanan (Heidi) of Rochester, MN, Pat Tollefson (Tris) of Preston, MN, Marcia Collier of Farmington, MN, Annette Herber of Rochester, MN, Karen Knight (Andrew) of Stewartville, MN and Kathy Callanan of Chatfield, MN.; her grandchildren, Ryan Herm (Joanna), Eric Herm (Blair), Kody Ebner (Rebecca), Kristi Ebner, Shane Callanan, Jason Callanan (Allegra), Brianna Bahl, Ross Bahl (Carrie), Riley Bahl (Liz Abrahamson), Trace Tollefson (Jenna), Trent Tollefson (Christina), Kyle Tollefson (Sierra), Katie Tollefson, Caitlyn Collier, Mitchell Collier, Makenna Herber, Zach Herber (Jocelyn) and Tristan Knight; and her great grandchildren, Jake, Javi, Frannie, Ellie, Henry, Skylar, Jackson, Finn, Minnie, Reyna, Blake, Bridon, Liam, Amelia, August, Ellis, Madeline, Benjamin, Hadley, Lainey, Nevie and Baby Callanan.
