Ruth M. (Fritz) Tonnesen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ruth M. (Fritz) Tonnesen of East Hanover, New Jersey, who passed away on October 18, 2025, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth M. (Fritz) Tonnesen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Fritz and Harriet Fritz (Seigler); her husband Anton T. Tonnesen; and her siblings, Eugene, Wilbert, Walter, Thome, Russell, Hervey Fritz, Marie Louise Howering and Elizabeth Robinson.
She is survived by: her children, Garry (Susan) of Fayetteville, PA, Wayne (Karen) of Tuckerton, William (Phyllis) of Branchville and Linda Graham (Robert) of Sandyston; and her grandchildren, W. Alexander, Andrew W., Katie L., Sara E., Anna Taylor, Becky, Elizabeth and Scott. She is also survived by eleven great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Giles Chapel Chapel at Restland Memorial Park (77 Deforest Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936). A burial will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Restland Memorial Park (77 Deforest Ave, East Hanover, NJ 07936).
Memorial donations to Kitchell Memorial Presbyterian Church in Ruth's name would be appreciated in lieu of flowers.
