Submitted by: Dan Rich

Ruth M. Wenslow

March 6, 1925 - June 21, 2000

South Bend Tribune 6/24/2000

Ruth M. Wenslow, 75, of Edison Road, South Bend, Ind., passed away following a brief illness, at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. She was born on March 6, 1925, to the late Mikel and Hilda (Hansen) Mathisen in Bainbridge Island, Wash., and had lived in South Bend most of her life, coming from Bainbridge. Mrs. Wenslow retired in 1986 from the LaSalle Liquor Company. Prior to that, she was employed with Memorial Hospital.

On Nov. 23, 1945, as Ruth M. Mathisen, she married Joseph Wenslow in Seattle, Wash. He died on June 27, 1987. Her son, Mikel Wenslow, and her brother, Herald Mathisen, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Wenslow is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Lawton of Granger, Ind., and Cheryl (Walt) Howland of Bowie, Md.; five grandchildren, Vashnu William Howland, Mikel Joseph Howland, Shali Ann Howland, Joseph Roy Lawton and Neal Brian Lawton.

Mrs. Wenslow was a member of the St. Casimir Seniors; and the Legion of Honor, Polish Falcons Nest #80. She was an avid golfer and had played in the St. Matthew's Golf League for several years, where she had won many distinguished awards. Ruth had always looked forward to her trips "back home" to Bainbridge Island. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, and being outside in her special spot, which was the front porch of her home. Her many special times with family and friends will be greatly missed.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 26, in KANIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, with Rev. Thomas F. Lemos, C.S.C. officiating. Cremation will follow. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, in the KANIEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend. A Rosary will be prayed with the St. Casimir Seniors at 4 p.m., immediately followed by a Legion of Honor, Polish Falcons Net #80 Prayer Service. Memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 314 W. Catalpa Drive, Mishawaka, IN 46545