Ruth E. Durga's Obituary
DURGA, MRS.
RUTH E.
(Widow of Russell)
Muskegon
Mrs. Ruth E. Durga, age 86, died Friday, October 24, 2003 in Muskegon. She was born on September 3, 1917 to Wilbur & Mabel Dorothy (Burns) Corpe, and had resided in Spring Lake since 1936. Mrs. Durga was a housekeeper and took care of children for 50 years. She attended Orchard View Congregational Church. On December 23, 1939 she married Russell Durga, and he preceded her in death on October 25, 1988. SURVIVORS include, 1 sister, Rachel (William) DeBoer of Muskegon; 1 sister-in-law, Maxine Corpe of Wilmer, Alabama. Mrs. Durga was preceded in death by her husband Russell; her parents, Wilbur & Mabel Corpe; 1 brother, Edwin H. Corpe; and 1 sister, Jean Kies Benham. SERVICES will be 11 AM Tuesday at Orchard View Congregational Church with Rev. Daniel Rudd officiating. Visitation with the family will be 1 hour prior to the service, from 10-11 AM. Burial will take place in Spring Lake Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to the Orchard View Congregational Church Missionary Fund will be appreciated. Share memories with the family at their “Online Guest Book” at www.sytsemafh.com.
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