Ruth L. Meldrim
Jan. 16, 1901-Feb. 11, 1966
Niles Daily Star, Friday, February 11, 1966, page 2, col. 6, microfilm Niles District Library
Mrs. Ruth L. Meldrim, 2211 Yankee St., died at 4 a.m. today in South Bend Memorial Hospital. She had been a patient there for three weeks.
Mrs. Meldrim was born Jan. 16, 1901, in Wabash County, Ind. She spent most of her lifetime here.
She is survived by her husband, Wilber H. Meldrim; two daughters, Mrs. Dale Deditch, Niles, and Mrs. Marvin Dale of South Bend; and one son, Wilber Jr., also of South Bend.
Also surviving are five grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Pifer Funeral Home Monday at 1:30 p.m., with the Rev. John MacLaclan of the First Presbyterian Church officiating.
Burial will be in Silverbrook Cemetery.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p.m. Saturday.
Friends may donate to the Cancer Society.