November 27, 1922 – August 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear mom, Ruth Edith O’Banion, 102, Carmel, who passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1922, in Loogootee, Ind., and what a life she lived!
Mom saw a lot of changes and adventures during her 102 years of life. She loved all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was always asking what was going on in everyone’s lives.
Ruth was a strong person who was always up to something, whether it was building a fence, or painting anything she could get her hands on to improve how it looked. She was up to “shenanigans” as the family fondly called it. We loved to share laughter and good times with her.
Ruth worked as a bookkeeper and was truly proud of all her work experience! She was a bookkeeper for Doyle Furniture Company for 50 years. She also worked at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful until she was 83 years of age. Ruth was a devout Catholic and truly held the church close to her heart!
Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. O’Banion; sons, Robert M. O’Banion and Timothy O’Banion; and daughter, Trish Erwin.
Survivors include her children, Kathy O’Banion, Char Curley, and Laura (Jerry) McConnell. Ruth was the matriarch of a family of six children, 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Ruth will truly be missed by all her family! We proudly called her “Mom,” “Grandma Ruth,” or “Grandma Rup.”
A private family ceremony to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at a later date.
Bussell Family Funerals is privileged to assist the family in arrangements.
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