Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Ingraham, Robert & Ruth A. (Parks) December 25, 1980
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Ionia Sentinel Standard
Funeral services for Robert and Ruth A. Ingraham, of 8402 Centerline, who died 
Thursday in an automobile accident, will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the 
Saranac Community Church.

The couple had lived in the Saranac area for 37 years. They owned and operated 
a pony ring which was an attraction at fairs and carnivals throughout western 
Michigan.

Robert, 72 was born in Ionia County Sept 22, 1908 the son of William and Hattie 
Hair Ingraham.

Ruth, 66, was born in Clinton County June 18, 1914 the daughter of William and 
Bertha Parks. She was a member of the Saranac Community Church and the ladies 
fellowship of the church and of the Eastern Star.

They are survived by three sons, Charles of Grand Rapids, James of Clarksville 
and Keith of Saranac; two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Ardithe) Betts of 
Elwell and Mr. and Mrs. Robert (Lorraine) Cogswell of Blanchard; 16 
grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. In addition, she is survived by three 
sisters, Mrs. Dora Hare of Orleans, Mrs. Lavancha Austin of Portland, and Mrs. 
Pauline May of Texas.

Services will be conducted by the Rev. Edwin Mendenhall. Burial will be in 
Saranac Cemetery.

The family will receive friends and relatives today from 7-8:30 p.m. and Sunday 
from 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m. A memorial has been established to the Saranac Fire 
Department. 



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