Ruth Karney's obituary , Passed away on February 1, 2026 in Tell City, Indiana

Ruth Karney

July 5, 1937 - February 1, 2026 (88 years old)

Tell City, Indiana

Ruth Karney's obituary , Passed away on February 1, 2026 in Tell City, Indiana

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Ruth Karney

July 5, 1937 - February 1, 2026 (88 years old)

Tell City, Indiana

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The memory of Ruth Karney of Tell City, Indiana, who passed away on February 1, 2026 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Karney to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ferd Hammack and Pearl Hammack (Hendershot); her siblings, Ferd Hammack, Maggie Baur, Dorothy Van Hoosier, Betty and Deloris Hammack; and her son-in-law Rusty Rainey.

She is survived by: her children, Meg Arnold (Rob) of Newburgh, Roger Karney (Denise Kessans) of Tell City and Holly Rainey (Paul Werner) of Tell City; her grandchildren, Morgan Carter (Andy), Trent Rainey (Kaydi), Tim Rainey (Erica), Tyler Rainey (Breanne) and Scott Straley (Sonia); her great grandchildren, Mason, Jake, Drew Carter, Addysen, Hadley, Remington, Canyon, Lakelyn and Breckyn Rainey; and her siblings, Helen Jones of New Albany, Perk Rothgerber of Huntingburg, Kenny Hammack (Carol) of Tell City and Sue Harris (Harvey) of Tell City.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Brickyard Healthcare Activity Fund or Deer Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Zoercher-Gillick Funeral Home



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