Ruth V. Marx

Ruth V. Marx, 92, of New Buffalo, MI passed away at Buchanan Meadows in Buchanan, MI on Tuesday-May 12, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI. Ruth was born in Chicago, IL on April 24, 1928 to the late Paul and Vlasta (Bilek) Linhart. She was a 1946 graduate of New Buffalo High School. On Jan. 4, 1947 she married William Marx and remained married to him for 37 years up until his death in 1984. William was a former Mayor of New Buffalo and was City Manager of New Buffalo from 1974-1984. Amongst Ruth’s places of work was Turnbuckles, the New Buffalo High School cafeteria, BJ’s Cleaning Service and Buffalo Drugs. Ruth was also a staunch New Buffalo Athletic Booster member. Ruth enjoyed the family lake cottage, which she and her husband Bill, along with her sister Genevieve and husband Robert built. The family cottage served as a gathering place for family which was enjoyed by all. For many years she enjoyed sailing with her husband winning many yacht club championships. Ruth is survived by a daughter – Penny (Jimmie) Hamann of New Buffalo and a son – William (Debra) Marx of St. Joseph; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 3 step-great grandchildren and 7 step-great great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband – William Marx, a son – David Marx and her sister – Genevieve Keefer. Services will be held at a later date with her final resting place being at Pine Grove Cemetery in New Buffalo. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com