Ruby Osborn Ellwanger

Ruby Osborn Ellwanger, 98, of Indianapolis, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Ruby graduated from Union High School in 1931. She married Carl Sherman Osborn in 1932 and had two children, Dwaine Osborn and Sharon (Osborn) Gross. In addition to raising her children, Ruby also worked outside the home and retired from Delco Radio after over 20 years of service. After her husband, Carl, passed away in 1950, Ruby married Dale Land (1953-1973), Dormand Matthews (1976-1978), and Neil Ellwanger (1982-1989). She was active in bridge, euchre and bunco clubs and enjoyed dancing, gardening and entertaining. She was a member of the Speedway Christian Church, the Eastern Star-Swayzee Chapter and Senior Citizens of Indianapolis. Survivors include a son, Dwaine Osborn and his wife, Margaret; a daughter, Sharon (Osborn) Gross and her husband Phillip; nephew Daniel Gress; granddaughters, Susie Sieferman, Teresa Canterbury and Tammi Masiongale; grandsons, Chris Gross and Shannon Osborn; great-granddaughters, Casey Sieferman, Danielle Gross, Taryn Masiongale and Shelby Canterbury; great-grandsons, Evan Smith, Christopher Gross, Jr., Chandler Gross and Tobby Masiongale. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Lucille Mae (Armfield) Gustin; brother, Ralph Gustin and sister, Deveta Gress. Funeral Services for Mrs. Ellwanger will be held at Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center-Speedway on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 10am. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4 until 7pm, also at the funeral home. Burial will take place in Thrailkill Cemetery in Swayzee, Indiana. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Senior Citizens of Indianapolis. You are invited to go to the Guest Book page to pass along your personal message or tell a story. Sincerely, -Your friends at Flanner and Buchanan