Ruth Schuck Justus of Elwood, IN passed away of natural causes on April 16, 2023 at the age of 104 at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in the company of her beloved niece Debbie Barker. Her final words were, “I had a happy life.”

She was a true example of strength and resilience, living independently her entire life. In her final decade, she was supported daily by her special friend and devoted caretaker Ethel Morris.

Ruth is survived by sister-in-law Edna Updegraff, granddaughter Stacey Justus, great-granddaughter Emily Eads; nieces Debbie Barker, Sharon Justus, Mary Musich, Judy Beard, Janet (Roger) Ries; nephews Ben (Carol) Clay, Larry (Jan) Castor, Kevin (Stacey) Castor, Albert (Sharon) Schuck, Mike (Marty) Schuck; great nieces Cathy (Dennis) McAtee, Lily (Taylor) Barker Amon, Beau, and many other loving family members; and friends Rosaland McLeish, Ethel (Bob) Morris, and Lisa (Terry) Logan.

Ruth is preceded in death by her husband Gerald “Eddie” Justus, sons Jerry and Steve, twin sister Rose Castor, six brothers, one sister, and many other wonderful family members and friends.

Never leaving the house without her red lipstick, she was pure joy until her final day and will be greatly missed.

As a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Ruth requests donations in lieu of flowers. Donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1306 South A St., Elwood, IN 46036.

A visitation for Ruth will be held beginning at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Dunnichay Funeral Home, 1113 S. Anderson St., Elwood, IN 46036.

A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1306 South A Street, Elwood with Fr. Dennis Goth officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Elwood.

Online condolences can be given at www. dunnichayfuneralhome.com