Ruth Adele Kuit Paul, longtime resident of Western Springs, Illinois, died peacefully in Chelsea, Michigan on Oct. 11, 2020, surrounded by family.
Born in Zeeland, Michigan Nov. 7, 1932 to parents Mabel Coburn Kuit and Henry Kuit, D.D.S., Ruth grew up surrounded by extended family. A valedictorian at Zeeland High School, she attended Hope College for two years, then completed training at Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago, IL. While in training, she met Dr. Harold Paul, whom she married in March of 1955.
Ruth’s calling was caring for her family as spouse, mother, and grandmother. With Harold, she raised four sons and served as matriarch, heart, and soul for the Paul family. Sustained by an abiding faith and a grateful spirit, she was a longtime member of the Western Springs Baptist Church. She volunteered tutoring children and visiting shut-in seniors, and she found joy in family gatherings, musical offerings by her children and grandchildren, and nature, especially trees, birds, and wildflowers.
Ruth told her grandchildren that there are three things in life that are very important. The first is to be kind, the second is to be kind, and the third is to be kind. She might not be the first person to say this, but she lived it every day.
A memorial service will be arranged in Western Springs at a future date.
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Carl Ventimiglia of Chelsea, age 76, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at Birchwood Manor in Ann Arbor.
He was born Jan. 11, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Carlo and Maria (Tringali) Ventimiglia.
A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, with Fr. Ron Jozwiak officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be at Holy Sepulchre in Southfield.
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Linda Sue Wilson of Manchester, formerly of Southgate, age 74, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home.
She was born July 7, 1946 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Thomas Ivan and Delcie Orene (Barber) Bowles.
Linda graduated from Riverview High School in 1964. She was a proud mother, grandmother and homemaker. She was a strong Christian woman who put her faith, family and friends as her top priorities.
Linda started a Bunco club in 1972, that is still going strong today. She was an avid quilter providing beautiful heirlooms to her family and friends. She loved to travel and visited much of the United States and several national parks. Linda was a member of the Manchester Area Historical Society and of the Sharon United Methodist Church. She was a former member of the Dorcas Society
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2:00 p.m. at the Sharon United Methodist Church hall, with Pastor Peter Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Rowes Corners Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Friday from 3-8 p.m. and Saturday from 1-2 p.m.
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