Ruth Laverne Heltenburg Obituary
The passing of Ruth Laverne Heltenburg of Bedford, Indiana leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on March 10, 2025 at the age of 95. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Laverne Heltenburg to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Avy Sherlock and Iona Sherlock (Connor); her former husband Gerald Vernon Eads; her husband Boyd Heltenburg; her daughter Rita Gayle Grove; her stepson Jack Heltenburg; her granddaughter Julie Eads; and her daughter-in-law Nancy Eads.
She is survived by: her sons, Roger Eads (Patricia) of Oolitic and Gerald Eads (Brandy) of North Vernon; her stepson Reece Heltenburg of Bedford; and her siblings, Phyllis Hunter of Bedford, Louise Jones of Bedford and David Sherlock of Bloomington. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.
