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Ruth Ann Henderson

November 28, 1955 — February 18, 2023

Willmar

 

Ruth Ann Henderson, age 67, of Willmar, passed away Saturday, February 18, at her residence.

 

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 25, at Peterson Brothers Funeral Home in Willmar.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at a later date at the New Ulm City Cemetery.  Arrangements are entrusted to the Peterson Brothers Funeral Home.     www.petersonbrothers.com

 

Ruth Ann Henderson was born on November 28, 1955, in Wadena, Minnesota, the daughter of Howard and Marian (Nelson) Henderson.  She grew up in Wadena, Willmar and Faribault.  At the age of 13, Ruth became a Ward of the State of Minnesota and resided in group homes in Cambridge and Willmar.  She enjoyed music and smiling at those she knew.

 

She is survived by seven siblings, Gordon (and Debra) Henderson of Litchfield, Herbert Henderson of New Ulm, Leon Henderson of New Ulm, Lola (and Denis) Simon of New Ulm, Dale (and Shirley) Henderson of Winthrop, Scott (and Kathy) Henderson of New Ulm and Grace (and Chuck) Bockhouse of Bowling Green, KY.; and many nieces and nephews.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and one nephew, Jason Henderson.

 

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Visitation

Saturday, February 25, 2023

9:30 - 10:30 am (Central time)

Peterson Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation Service

700 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201

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Celebration of Life

Saturday, February 25, 2023

10:30 - 11:30 am (Central time)

Peterson Brothers Funeral Home & Cremation Service

700 Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201

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