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Ruth E. Sprowl

Ruth E. Sprowl, 98, of Huntington, IN, died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Parkview Huntington Hospital.

Mrs. Sprowl graduated from Banquo High School in 1935. She had worked as a dental technician for Dr. John Hohe, in Huntington. She was a member of Central Christian Church and Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 75, both in Huntington.

She was born Feb. 6, 1917, in Huntington County to William and Ethel Park Hairell. She married Garl M. Sprowl on July 20, 1935, at Epworth Forest Chapel, in North Webster. Her husband preceded her in death on June 2, 1971.

Survivors include two sons, Larry M. (Sharon L.) Sprowl, of Warren, and Michael G. (Sharon M.) Sprowl, of Bosier Cty, LA; three grandchildren, James (Pam) Sprowl, of LaFontaine; Twila (Albert) Figueroa, of McAllen, TX; and Michael R. (Charloett) Sprowl, of Hartford City; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, at 11 a.m., with calling one hour prior to the service, at Mt. Etna United Methodist Church, 6383W-600S, Huntington. Burial will be at Mt. Etna Cemetery, in Huntington.

Bailey-Love Mortuary, Huntington, is in charge of arrangements.

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