Ruth Defenbaugh Obituary
The passing of Ruth Defenbaugh of Ottawa, Illinois occurred on September 5, 2026. Ruth, born on March 21, 1949, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Fleming and Dorothy Fleming; her husband Ronald Defenbaugh; her brother James Fleming (Peggy); and her granddaughter Kaitlynn Rhodes.
She is survived by: her daughter Tracy Rhodes; her siblings, Jackie Fowler (Bob), Ronald Fleming (Jean) and Thomas Fleming (Cheryl); her grandchildren, Ryan and Jamie Rhodes; and her great grandchildren, Brendan, Brantley Olesen, Evelynn, Abby and Isabella Grennan. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
