Ruth DeLarm

Ruth J. DeLarm, 77, of Atkins, Iowa, died Friday morning, April 1, 2005, in Mercy Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5 at Grace Brethren Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Gary Austin. The body was cremated following the funeral services.

Ruth was born September 25, 1927, in Waukon, and lived there until moving to Cedar Rapids in 1956. She was married to Raymond E. DeLarm November 11, 1956, in Waukon. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of Grace Brethren Church. She loved her animals and enjoyed collecting bells and dolls.

Ruth is survived by her husband of 48 years, Raymond; two sons, Michael (Diane) of K-town, Germany, and Mitch of Cedar Rapids; and four grandchildren, Danny and Selina of K-town, Savanna of Norway, and Christopher of Cedar Rapids.

She was preceded in death by an infant son, Mark; her parents, Carl and Emma Erickson Johnson; a sister, Esther Wood; and two brothers, Olaf and Clarence Johnson.

Memorial contributions may be given to Grace Brethren Church or the House of Prayer.