Ruth J. CAMPANA
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Ruth J. CAMPANA

  • October 10, 1917 - October 16, 2011
  • Marquette, Michigan
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“Dear Famiy, My thoughts and prayers are with you. All of us who worked with your Mom at Wolff's loved and respected her. Lots of great memories. ...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Janis L'Huillier - Menominee, MI

“To the Campana family, We were so sorry to hear of Ruth's passing. She was a wonderful lady and, of course, a great friend of our "Aunt Marie". We...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Jane and Rich Jamsen - Marquette, MI

“Ruth's Family, Sending our thoughts and prayers to all of you. We have many treasured memories of Ruth, Betty and Margaret from long ago. Ted and I...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Karen Ivey - Iron River, MI

“Jane and all...so sad to hear of your Mom's passing, but glad she is in the hands of our Lord Jesus Christ! I remember seeing her and you, Jane,...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Fred Ahlborn - AR

“It is with profound sadness that Loretta and I share with you the loss of your beautiful mother, Ruth. Our memories of her date from her early years...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Tom and Loretta Shepich - Reston, VA

“My condolences go out to the family, Jane is my current supervisor and she has told many funny and wonderful stories of her mother. You are all in my...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Toni Swinehart - Scottville, MI

“I was sorry to hear that Ruth had strokes and was confined to a nursing home. She was such a vivacious lady and always had a smirk on her face! I...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Sally Shepich Brzezinski - WI

“Julie, our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. I am honoured to have had the privalge years ago of meeting your mother....Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Denis & Cindy Mecca - Brampton

“Jane: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Wendy Marek - Scottville, MI

“My thoughts and prayers are with you Jane. Consider yourself being hugged right now! ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Dian Liepe - Pullman, MI

“Jane, I am sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. Lean on the Lord and support of your family to get you through! You are all in my prayers. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Kay Cummings - Fremont, MI


Ruth Jeanette Campana, age 94, of 222 S. Fifth Street Marquette, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 16, 2011, at Norlite Nursing Center in Marquette following several strokes. She was born in Iron River Michigan on October 10, 1917 to Joseph and Mae (Deloria) Znorski. Ruth graduated from Iron River High School in 1935 and married John P. Campana in 1941. He preceded her in death in 1966. Ruth and John lived in the Copper Country and Munising and since 1966, Ruth had been a Marquette resident. She worked at Wolff's Sewing Center, Finncraft and Touch of Finland. In her retirement, she volunteered at the Marquette General Hospital Gift Shop. She was an active member of St. Peter's Cathedral and its Altar Society. She was an avid Packer fan. Surviving are her children, Mary Gibbs Deloria of Iron Mountain, Julie (Edward) Johnsonbaugh of Laingsburg, MI, Robert (Mary Jo) Campana of Reedsville, WI, and Jane Hart of Muskegon, MI. Grandchildren include Tad (Sara) Campana, Jessie (Alex) Judy, Chrissy (Scott) Neumann, Rebecca (Carl) Gebhardt, Nathan Hart, John (Kris) Campana, Zach Campana, Maggie Hart and Ben Campana. She also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and special cousins, Larry and Marie Deloria. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; twin baby sons, John and Paul; her husband, John, and her sisters, Marguerite Emerson and Betty Vallar. A Funeral Mass will be held in celebration of her life at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 10, 2011, at St. Peter's Cathedral. Visitation will take place in the Bishop's Room of the cathedral one hour prior to the Mass. Burial will be made at Rest Haven Cemetery in Iron River on Friday. The family would like to thank the Marquette General Hospital Rehab staff, Lake Superior Hospice and Norlite for the tender care they provided Ruth. Contributions may be made in her name to St. Peter's Cathedral Altar Society, Our Faith in the Future Campaign c/o Diocese of Marquette, or Lake Superior Hospice. The Canale-Tonella Funeral Home is assisting the family where memories may be shared at www.canalefuneral.com