Ruth McChesney

Ruth Katherine (Heinis) McChesney was born on December 25, 1915, in Lynd Township, to Lawerence and Susan (Nothem) Heinis. She grew up and in rural Marshall. On February 8, 1937, Ruth was united in marriage to Mike McChesney at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Ruth worked as a Nurse’s Aide, a Truck Driver and sold Avon products. She also provided foster care for many children. Ruth belonged to Christian Women, the Catholic Daughters and volunteered for Prairie Home Hospice. She enjoyed sewing, bowling, camping and traveling in general. Ruth died on Friday, May 21, 2010, at the Elim Care Center in Princeton, MN. She is survived by her children Jerry (and Joanne) McChesney of Elk River, Mike (and Sandy) McChesney of Otsego, and Susan (and Doug) Johnson of Loveland, CO, six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild, siblings Bob (and Lois) Heinis of Spearfish, SD, Gene (and Joyce) Heinis of Russell and Patricia (and Ray) Duthoy of Anaheim, CA, sister-in-law Florence Heinis of Albany, OR, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Mike, son Thomas and siblings Irene, Milo, Donna and Jim.