Ruth Ann Hollander Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ruth Ann Hollander (Portage, Wisconsin), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ruth Ann left this world on August 30, 2025 at the age of 59, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edmund Gawronski and Angeline Gawronski (Wagner); and her siblings, Charlie Gawronski, Joe Gawronski and Vicki Gawronski.

She is survived by: her husband Randy Hollander; her child Courtney Heine (Sean); her grandchildren, Chloe and Harper; her son Justin Backeberg (Erin); her grandchildren, Easton and Lane; her son Cole Hollander; her siblings, Jim Gawronski, Mike Gawronski (Jeanette), Paula Brei, Pat Olson (Chris), Debbie Woodruff (Richard), Sue Jones, Mary Gawronski and Joann Brophy; her friend Jenny Griep; and her niece Cori Westphal. She is also survived by other relatives and many close friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.