Ruth Marie Lucille Malitz, age 95, of Clintonville, formerly of Bowler, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 in Neenah. Born on August 26, 1920, she is the daughter of the late John and Clara (Kriewaldt) Stuebs. On September 28, 1938, Ruth was united in marriage to Donald Malitz. He preceded her in death on September 23, 1979. Together, Ruth and Don ran a dairy farm in the Town of Bartelme until their retirement.

Ruth is preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Roy Rinehard officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.