Ruth Zetzl

Ruth Zetzl

July 30, 2018

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Ruth H. (Sitzman) Zetzl was born September 11, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and went home to the Lord on Monday, July 30, 2018. She was the daughter of Henry and Helen (Mappes Cheek) Sitzman. Ruth grew up on the south side of Indianapolis where she was a 1958 graduate of Sacred Heart High School.

On June 30,1962, she married Alfred J. Zetzl at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Their union was blessed with 5 wonderful children.

Ruth had a very kind and giving heart, putting others before herself. While raising her family she became involved in many outreach ministries. She was a Sunday school teacher, tutor, Girl Scout co-leader, and assistant soccer coach. She found peace and oneness with the Lord while being part of the church prayer chain ministry and while serving as a Eucharistic minister. Ruth was also known as Toby during her time as a clown with Smiles Unlimited where she brought joy and laughter to those in nursing homes, prisons, and other social environments. She had a great sense of humor and never met a stranger.

Ruth was creative and enjoyed dabbling in arts and crafts. She used her talent and love of sewing to stitch anything from clothing for her children to alterations to creating bridal gowns and formal wear...her ultimate favorite. Never ceasing to take on a challenge, she even reupholstered furniture.

In her retirement years she enjoyed playing the penny slots at the casinos and spending time with family and friends.

Ruth was the beloved wife of Alfred; loving mother of Mary Helen (Paul) Valentine, Rose Ann (Tim) Shilson, Kathy (Yancy) Stults, Donna Zetzl, and David Zetzl; beloved grandmother of Dominic and Clara Valentine, Christopher, Benjamin, and Patrick Shilson, Yancy, Jr, Nathan, and Alyssa Stults, Bradley and Alex Nelson; great grandmother of Emerson and Grayson Stults and Karmah Nelson. Preceding her in death are her parents; adopted step brothers Harold and Robert Cheek; half-sister Dolores Sitzman Jochim McCartt.

Visitation for Ruth Zetzl will be Friday, August 3 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. The funeral Mass will be Saturday, August 4, 10 a.m., at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 5301 W. 16th St., Speedway. Interment in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis.


Those wishing to make donations in Ruth's memory may direct them to Pink Ribbon Connection, 1139 Shelby St., Indianapolis, IN 46203 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Gifts, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142.

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Lindsey
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I am so sorry to hear of the death of Ruth. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible's promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.
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Belinda Dorney
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May God Grant Eternal Memory and Blessed Repose to his beloved daughter Ruth. I enjoyed the few conversations that I had with Ruth. Her smile was addictive and she always was kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the Lord wrap his loving arms around each and every member of your family and comfort you.
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Faye Sanders
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My condolences to the family. The loss of a loved one is never easy. May you find strength and comfort in knowing that it is possible for you to see her again. God's word the Bible at John 5:28, 29 says that there is going to be a resurrection. With this and any other promise that God makes will take place because we know that it is impossible for God to lie. May all the many wonderful memories that Ruth provided comfort you during this most difficult time. More of God's future promises can be found on www.jw.org.
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Honda Donna
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Sending my love and condolences to the Zetzl family during this difficult time. Mrs Zetzl will always hold a special place in my heart. Her smiles were so contagious and her joyful spirit one that i will always cherish. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. —“Honda Donna”
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Cindy Reeder
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God be with all of you at this difficult time to give you peace.
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Damian Polewczak
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My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in the Zetzl family. For my time in high school and 8th grade you were like family to me and still are. I always knew the house across the railroad tracks was one of love and Mrs. Zetzl was a major part of that. I remember fondly my time as Rufus and thank David and Mrs. Zetzl for getting me into that. Again, I am so sorry for your loss and I know she is right now looking down and in her own way making sure you are ok.

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