Ruth Churchill Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 1, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Ruth Churchill (Springfield, Minnesota). Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth Churchill to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edna Elizabeth Yungerberg (Mielke) and Ervin Otto Yungerberg; her husband James Churchill; her daughter Kimberly Oelfke; and her brothers, David Yungerberg and John Yungerberg.
She is survived by: her daughter Vicki Schenk (Kurt) of Buffalo, MN; her grandsons, Derek Schenk (Abby) of Crystal, MN, Tyler Schenk (Kelly) of Buffalo, MN, Jason Oelfke (LaRissa) of Glencoe, MN, Zakhary Oelfke (Amanda) of Glencoe, MN, Matthew Oelfke (Rachel) of Brownton, MN and Joshua Oelfke (Brooklyn) of Arlington, MN; her great grandchildren, Brielle Schenk, Evangelina Oelfke, Aurora Oelfke, RaeLynn Oelfke and Emberly Oelfke; and her close friend Darold Nissel of Lamberton. She is also survived by many nephews and nieces.
