Arlene Lavonne Ruthruff Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 6, 2024, at the age of 89, Arlene Lavonne Ruthruff (Greenville, Michigan) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Gladys Blumberg and Jesse Evans; her siblings, Virginia Evans-French, Ray Evans, Jack Evans, Patricia Evans Sutherland and Marlene Evans Wheeler; her former life partner Gene Helmer; and her son Brian Helmer (Marcie).

She is survived by : her husband Leon Ruthruff; her children, Bill Helmer (Cindy) of Spring Hill, FL and Julie Helmer of Lakeview; her grandchildren, Jamie Gorby (Gordon) of Stanton, Billy Helmer (Heidi) of Lakeview, Dan Helmer, Dereck Jewell, Aleah Holliday, Katie Helmer, Brian Helmer, Ryan Poulsen (Maria) and Kristen Miller (Jon); her great grandchildren, Tyler Gorby, Rylie Gorby, Vaughn Helmer, Grant Helmer, Adriana Poulsen, Ethan Poulsen, Maddy Miller and Connor Miller; her stepchild Jean Ruthruff; her stepgrandson Aaron; her stepson Tim Ruthruff (Sue); her stepgrandchildren, Olivia, Larry, Kelly and Chris Ruthruff (Teri); her children, Sara, Luke, Kara and Lori Ruthruff; her grandchildren, Josh and Chris Peck; her daughter Carol Sorsen (Jamie); her grandchildren, Madison and Hunter; her daughter Debbie Clifford (Dave); her grandchildren, Hannah and Breona; and her brother Gary Evans.

Memorial contributions may be directed to The Gleaner Life Insurance Society Scholarship Foundation (https://www.gleanerlife.org) or Montcalm CASA – Court Appointed.