Ruth Ann Dolash

Ruth Ann Dolash, age 91, of Ferguson, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at UnityPoint Health Marshalltown. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 18 at St. Francis Parish: St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown with Fr. Alan Dietzenbach officiating. She will be laid to rest in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Tama. A rosary service will take place at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday evening, August 17 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home followed by a visitation. The evening will conclude with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for later designation. Ruth’s family is encouraging all attendees to think of their favorite memory of Ruth and to share this on the cards provided at the events. For condolences, please visit www.mitchellfh.com. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Ruth and her family. Born Ruth Leik on December 12, 1930, in Dubuque, she was the daughter of Ollie and Helen (Nachtman) Leik. We are pretty positive she came into this world with a contagious smile that never left in her life. She also was not afraid to tell it how it is and her honesty was always greatly appreciated. On November 25, 1950, she was united in marriage to Dale Dolash in Dubuque. They were blessed with a beautiful family of six children. Faith was very important to Ruth and she was a dedicated member of the St. Francis Parish and Altar and Rosary Society, where she served several years as president, as well as a commissioned lay minister and spiritual care provider at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center. She was very involved in her community, including as a board member of Marshall County Izaak Walton League, Eagle’s Lodge in Tama, Moose Lodge in Marshalltown, bowling league and the Ferguson Area Coffee Club. Ruth also volunteered for Iowa River Hospice, as a first responder and at the House of Compassion. When she wasn’t busy volunteering, she enjoyed gardening, especially flowers, birdwatching, dancing, playing poker with her grandchildren, camping, fishing and crocheting. More than anything else, she adored her family and loved spending time with them. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Pat (Joe) Fuchs of Eldora, Annie (Steve) Mosinski of Packwood, Dale (Suzanne) Dolash of Holden, MO, Sherry Dolash (Garry Hauser) of Iowa City, Mark (Shelby) Dolash of Ferguson and Rick Dolash of Marshalltown; caregiver, Lynne Dolash; grandchildren: Angie (Rick) Ramer, Bret Woodman, Melanie (Steve) McAnulty, Eric (Karry) Dolash, Zak (Renee) Dolash, Jake Dolash, Briley (Dan) DeLeeuw, Tegan Hauser, Sage Dolash-Hauser, Bridget (Robbie) Bishoff, Rachel (Chad) Burgess, Courtney (Justin) Harre, Teresa (Cory) Schmitt and Kelsey (Casey) Christian; eight step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. In death, Ruth rejoined her beloved Dale; her parents, Ollie and Helen; brothers: Billy and Ronnie; sisters: Virginia and Elayne; father and mother-in-law, George and Anna Dolash; several nieces and nephews and one great-great-grandchild.