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     Ruth E. Caley, 84, of Huntington, died Friday (March 25, 2005) at 12:40 p.m. in the Parkview Huntington Hospital.    

     Mrs. Caley retired in 1982, as a third grade teacher for Southern Wells Schools after 15 years.  She previously worked for the Coil Factory, in Roanoke, for 20 years.  Mrs. Caley lived most of her life in Huntington Township.  She graduated from Huntington College and earned her Masters Degree, in teaching, from St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne.  Mrs. Caley was a member of grace Alliance Church, in Majenica, and the Indiana State Retired Teachers Association.

     Mrs. Caley was born in Indianapolis, IN, on June 4, 1920.  She married Arthur H. Caley on February 18, 1944 in Huntington. He preceded her in death on January 13, 2000.

     Survivors include one son – Richard A. (Janine) Caley of Huntington; one daughter – Mrs. Duane (Bonnie S.) Brumbaugh of Markle, IN; one brother – David (Laura) Hess of North Manchester; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

     At her request, the casket will be closed. The family will receive friends from 12 noon till 1:30 p.m. at the Bailey-Love Mortuary.         

     Funeral services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday (March 30, 2005) at the Bailey-Love Mortuary with Pastor Guss Hacker officiating.  Burial will be in Gardens of Memory, Huntington County, IN.

     In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of  Ruth E. Caley, may be made to the Huntington County Literacy Coalition in Care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN 46750.  

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at: baileylove@sbcglobal.net

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