Ruth Ellen Reiling

Ruth Ellen Reiling, 64, departed to eternal life July 12, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS. She was born June 30, 1960, to Harold Gregor and Elsie Mae Weeks Reiling in Iowa. Ruth graduated from Pratt High School in 1978. She was employed at Cross Manufacturing in Lewis, KS. Following this, she ran the swather and put up hay for Ray Neft. Ruth left this work to become the caregiver for her mother. After residing in several locations, she moved to Hill Top House in Bucklin, KS. with her dog, Eddie. Her hobbies included taking care of her goats, dogs Eddie and Oscar and playing the accordion. She especially loved gospel music. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and her beloved pets. Survivors include brother Joseph (Donna) Reiling, sisters Linda Holmes and Judith Ann Lanes, her sister-in-law, Chris Rabe and her special friend, Gary Korte, as well as many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the McKillip Memorial Chapel, Kinsley, KS.  A second memorial service will be held at 10:30 am August 7, 2024, at Hill Top House, Bucklin, KS.  Memorial may be given to McKillip Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.