Ruth E. Sparks

Ruth E. Sparks, age 97, of Syracuse, IN, formerly of Marion, IN passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Northridge Village in Albion, IN. She was born on November 20, 1923 the daughter of William L. and May (Lemming) Duncan in Swayzee, IN. On December 22, 1945 she married Joseph A. Sparks; he preceded in death on December 13, 1990.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Jackie) Sparks of Syracuse, IN; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Doug) Targgart of Coldwater, MI, Amy (Matt) Gaff of Ligonier, IN, Molly (Dave) Johnson of Beaver Creek, OH, and Michael (Jill) Sparks of Fort Wayne, IN; eleven great-grandchildren, Logan, Cole, Dylan, Ali, Spencer, Jaxon, Abby, Chase, Addie, Caden, and Liam; and four siblings, Edward Duncan of Sycamore, IN, Homer Duncan of Swayzee, IN Wayne Duncan of Anderson, IN, and Rebecca (Gordon) Nester of Swayzee, IN.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a son Louis Sparks in 1994; and four siblings, Orpha Jones, Martha Perish, John Duncan, and Mary Pattison.

Ruth graduated from Swayzee High School in 1941 and worked at Anaconda Ericsson in Marion, IN for over 40 years. She was an avid reader, loved to work outdoors, and was a fantastic bowler in her day.

No public services are planned at this time. A cremation committal will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance in Ligonier and a celebration of Ruth’s life will be held at a later date.

Yeager Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.yeagerfuneralgome.com .