Jan. 12, 1940 — May 22, 2014

Ruth A. Casey, 74 of Dowagiac, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2014, at her home after a long illness.

Ruth was born in Dowagiac to Harold J. Casey and Mary Alice (Felner) Casey. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Jim.

Surviving are her sisters, Janet (Jim) Sayer, Helen Casey and Jean Casey along with several nieces and nephews.

Ruth was employed for almost 30 years at Rudy Manufacturing and Sundstrand in Dowagiac. She was an avid Detroit Tiger and Notre Dame follower. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Silver Creek Township.

A rosary for Ruth will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014, at Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Leach Road, Dowagiac in the Fellowship Hall, with visitation to follow from 10 to 11 a.m.

A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. by Father Kevin Covert.

Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery after the service. Family and friends will gather following interment at the Fellowship Hall for a luncheon.

Memorial donations may be made to Hospice at Home, St. Joseph, Michigan or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Those wishing to sign Ruth’s Memory Book and leave a condolence online may do so at www.clarkchapel.com.