Ruth Ann Lecklitner

January 29, 2017

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Ruth Ann Lecklitner 60, of Frankfort, Ind., died at 3:20 a.m. January 29, 2017 at Clinton House Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born October 27, 1956 in Troy, Ohio to George M. Bailey II & Linda L. (Parker) Bailey. Her marriage was to Donald A. Lecklitner on June 5, 1976 and they later divorced. Ruth was a Frankfort High School graduate. She had worked at Fontana Fasteners, Donaldsons and provided child daycare in her home. Ruth enjoyed drawing, taking photos, cross stitch and crocheting.  She loved collecting Barbie’s, dachshunds, but mostly enjoyed ‘messy’ crafts with her grandchildren. Ruth was very active with Boy Scouts of America.

Visitation and Services

Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Friday, February 3, 2017 at Goodwin Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family burial will be in Bunnell Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Boy Scouts of America Troop 316 or Clinton County Cancer Fund, envelopes will be available.

Survived by:

2 Sons: Andrew (Jamie) Lecklitner of Indianapolis, Matthew (Wendy) Lecklitner of Frankfort, 1 Brother: Bobby Bushong of Crawfordsville, 1 Sister: Russellen Wilcox of Lebanon, 2 Grandchildren: Isabella & Cadence Lecklitner.

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her parents.

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17 Condolences for “Ruth Ann Lecklitner”

  1. Jo Ella Cloud January 30, 2017 at 6:24 pm

    We were very good friends & we lost contact I loved her so she will be in my heart & prayers. Will miss you friend gone but not forgotten love you Ruth Lecklinter

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  2. Mitch Seals January 30, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    My prayers to the family. I graduated with Ruth. She will be missed

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  3. Mark Howe January 30, 2017 at 7:09 pm

    Thank you Ruth for being a awesome Boy Scouts leader, friend and all the memories they will be cherished. Prayers for the family for comfort. We will be there for you.

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  4. Keith Gephart January 30, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    Its been years..you will be missed by your loved one’s. I’m so sorry to hear this…rest in peace Ruth Ann.

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  5. Susan Lee January 30, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    Sorry for your loss.

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  6. Mark Glass II January 30, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    Matt, I’m sorry about your moms passing. She was an amazing woman and if you need anything or want to talk let me know

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  7. Debbie Gorman January 31, 2017 at 1:01 am

    So sorry for your loss Matt and family. Sorry I can’t be at the viewing. I have to work.

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  8. Lorraine and Steve Atchley January 31, 2017 at 4:54 am

    Sorry so to hear of her passing. She was heart of troop 316, I am sure she is in heaven forming her own troop.

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  9. Mary Reynolds January 31, 2017 at 6:42 am

    My deepest condolences to Ruth’s Family. I was a classmate of Ruth’s in our high school years. The two things that always stood out to me, were Ruth’s smile, and her personality. Both were beautiful and infectious.

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  10. Stephanie Renick January 31, 2017 at 9:58 am

    So sorry. Had many laughs working together at Donaldson. Will be greatly missed.

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  11. Christopher Mayfield January 31, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss

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  12. Zenaida (Loveless) Klutzke January 31, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    My condolences goes out to the family, I worked with Ruth at Donaldson for many years, years ago. She was a very nice lady. May she rest in peace.

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  13. Lisa January 31, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    Fly high sweet lady. What a lovely video and tribute to your life and family. Deepest condolences to all of you.

    Love,
    Lisa

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  14. Cindy Weida Reeder February 1, 2017 at 9:47 am

    Andy & Matthew,
    I am so sorry to hear your mom lost her battle. Growing up with a loving and caring cousin like Ruth Ann will be greatly missed. Her smile would make you happy and her loving nature warmed your soul. Your mother was a wonderful gal and will be greatly missed. May God give you comfort at this difficult time. To Ruth Ann’s family Prayers of comfort and Peace are being sent to you. God Bless you all.
    Rest in peace our dear Ruth Ann.

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  15. Joyce Mitchell February 1, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    We at Stericycle are so sad to hear of your family’s loss. Our thought and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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  16. Martha Pillion Herston February 1, 2017 at 4:13 pm

    Bobby and Pete so sorry for your loss you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  17. Ed and Jodell roberts February 6, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    Ruth was an amazing woman. We will miss that beautiful smile! Thank you for all of the lives that you touched!

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