Ruth K. Dewing, 88, of Kentland, passed away unexpectedly at her home at 10:15 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2014. She was born April 23, 1926 in Stockland, Illinois to the late Claude and Tammie (Miller) Scott and was a graduate of Stockland High School. Her marriage was to Walter Dewing on February 14, 1948 in Kentland, Indiana. He preceded her in death December 1, 2007. Ruth lived in Kentland most of her life. She enjoyed baking and crocheting baby afghans. Mrs. Dewing was a member of Covenant Federated Church of Kentland. She was a telephone operator for United Telephone for 40 years. Surviving are her children, Walter Dewing (wife: Roberta) of Kentland, Martha Wallpe of Fowler and Tom Dewing (wife: Sandy) of Kentland; a sister, Irene Lowe of Watseka, IL and a brother, Earl Scott (wife: Rosemary) of Joliet, IL. Ruth loved spending time with her family, especially her 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are 5 brothers, 2 sisters and a son-in-law, Ed Wallpe. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. (CST) Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral services 11 a.m. (CST) Friday, December 19, 2014 also at the funeral home; Rev. Wayne Meyer to officiate. Interment to follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Kentland. Memorials may be made in her name to the Covenant Federated Church.