Ruth M. Dean (nee McDonald) age 98, of Lafayette, Indiana formerly of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away Friday, August 26, 2022. Born March 25, 1924 in Gary, Indiana to Simon and Margaret McDonald. Married Paul Dean her husband of 64 years on July 3, 1948 in Gary. Preceded in death by her husband, father, mother, and brother, Stanley McDonald.
Surviving is son, Dr. Clarence (Joanne) Dean of Indianapolis, Indiana, nieces, Vickie Donahue, Trisha Warren, nephew, Brent Weaver, all of Frankfort, Indiana, and many more nieces and nephews.
Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory in Valparaiso, Indiana there will be a private memorial service at a later date.
