Ruth Alyne Aufdenberg

Ruth Alyne Allen Aufdenberg, 94, of Jackson, Missouri passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 1, 1929 in Burfordville, Missouri to Ray and Rhoda Johnson Allen. She and Walter R. Aufdenberg were married September 13, 1947 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit, Missouri. They raised 8 children on their farm near Oriole, Missouri. They were married for 53 years before he preceded her in death on June 30, 2001. Along with working on the farm she worked at the Hosiery Mill in Jackson, Florsheim Shoe in Cape Girardeau, and retired from Procter & Gamble after 18 years of service. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills, where she was able to serve using her gifts of cooking, baking, and crafting. She enjoyed woodworking, gardening, sewing, cooking, and crafting. Making rocking horses, children's rocking chairs, piecing quilt tops, embroidering, and ensuring each family member had their favorite food or dessert. She adored her family; and she attended every sporting event, recital, graduation, birthday, or activity in her grandchildren's lives. Survivors include seven children: Kenneth Walter (Rita) Aufdenberg of Cape Girardeau, Johnie Ray Aufdenberg of Jackson, Richard Louis Aufdenberg of Jackson, Kathy Jane (Bob) Wagner of Jackson, Tammy Jo (Stan) Lueders of Knoxville, Tennessee, Sandra Lee (David) Smith of Jackson, Angela Maria Christine (Vince) Boren of Jackson; Her brother, Michael (Barbara) Allen of Imperial, Missouri; Her grandchildren: Chad (Stacy) Lucas, Tasha Williams, Daniel (Courtney) Aufdenberg, Michael (Sarah) Aufdenberg, Andrew (Bethany) Wagner, Brianna (Talon) Brown, Brandon (fiance, Disneyda Martinez) Lueders, Allison (Chris) Caines, Jordan (Zachary) McDowell, Taylor (Beau) Brady, Shanda Boren, Kailen Boren; R.V. (fiance, Erin Trankle) Boren, Robbie Meyers, Sarah (Casey) Cook and Samantha Murphy; Her great-grandchildren: Destinee and Cameron Williams, Evan (Logun), Brayden and Nathanial Aufdenberg, Brendon and Ashlee Johnson, Lara (Caleb) Hargarten, Lola Wagner, Wyatt Brown, Matthew and Erik Caines, Judah and Baby Brother McDowell, Lane Brady; Adeline, Ainsley, and Aliza Cook, Mckinna and Cullen Murphy, Jaxon and Jameson Boren, and Brody Trankle; Her great-great-grandchildren: Loyer Aufdenberg, Mariana, and Sophia Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter; Jacqueline S. Lucas, five brothers: James, Murel, Milford, Darrel, and Larry Allen, sister; Geneva Maxine Maevers, and granddaughter; Christen Joyel Aufdenberg. Friends and family may call from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. The funeral service will be at 10:30 am Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Egypt Mills with Vicar Rick Ronsick officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Egypt Mills. Memorial contributions may be given to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Ruth Alyne Aufdenberg

November 1, 1929 - March 17, 2024