A funeral will be held Monday, January 24, 2022 for 87-year-old Ruby J. Steffens of Farrar, Mo. who passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at NEABaptistHospital in Jonesboro, Ark.
She was born October 13, 1934 in Farrar to Herbert and Eugenia (Burroughs) Lorenz, who both preceded her in death.
She and Arlan E. Steffens were married May 29, 1954 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar. He survives.
Survivors also include two sons: Keith (Pamela) Steffens of Fort Collins, Colo. and Daniel (JoAnn) Steffens of Farrar; three daughters: Beverly Buerck of Perryville, Mo., Gail (Tom) Clampitt of Jackson, Mo., and Lori (Wendell) Valleroy of Old Appleton, Mo.; a brother: Verlin (Mona) Lorenz of Wentzville, Mo.; a sister: Nancy (Bob) Mantz of Farrar, Mo.; a sister-in-law: Carol Lorenz of Farrar; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by brothers Earl Lorenz and Cheryl Lorenz; a son-in-law: Lynn Buerck; and a great-grandchild: Beau.
She worked as a homemaker and was a custodian at Salem Lutheran Church.
Ruby was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, LWML, Ladies Aid, Salem Lutheran Church Choir, FCE Extension Club, and was a Sunday School Teacher for many years.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Ford and Young Funeral Home in Perryville and 9-10 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar.
A funeral for 87-year-old Ruby J. Steffens of Farrar will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2022 at Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, with Rev. Roger Abernathy officiating.
Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Farrar.
Memorial contributions may be given to Salem Lutheran Church or Saxony Lutheran High School.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.