Ruth Ellingson

Ruth Ellingson ObituaryVisit the Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory website to view the full obituary.Ruth Ellingson, 90, Maryville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026.She was born June 5, 1935 in Hopkins, Missouri, to Kenneth and Beula (Pettit) James.Ruth married Marvin Ellingson, who preceded her in death.She was a hairdresser for 48 years at the Parisian Beauty Salon, and was a longtime member of Ashland United Methodist Church in St. Joseph, Missouri.She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; step-son, Bryon Ellingson; and brother, Dean James.Survivors include her sister, Mary Williams of Maryville,; step-son, Benedict Ellingson of St. Joseph; sister, Carolyn Ehredt of Maryville; grandchildren, Wendy Hutcherson, Dana Ellingson, Brad Ellingson, and Ethan Ellingson; great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.Farewell Services and Public Livestream 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 9, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.Read The Full ObituaryTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.