Ruth Carol (Mason) LaBello, age 71, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 13, 2010 at Elkhart General Hospital. Ruth was born August 6, 1939 in Osceola, Indiana to the late Kenneth G. and Ruth G. (Moser) Mason.

Surviving are her children, Kenneth (Stacy) Loughe of Elkhart, Kim (Robert) Ridenour of Granger, Karen (Michael) Meuninck of Granger, and Karl Loughe of Elkhart. Ruth is also survived by three grandchildren; Lindsey Meuninck, Ashleigh Ridenour, and Kevin Loughe, as well as two step grandchildren, Kayla and Amanda Freeze. Surviving as well are her siblings, Norma (Elmer) Rapp, of Milford, James (Nancy) Mason of Wakarusa, Mary Reed of South Bend, Gordon (Ann) Mason of South Bend, Roger (Stella) Mason of Elkhart, Warren Mason of Elkhart, Richard (Donna) Mason of Mishawaka, Nancy Barrier of Savannah, Tennessee, and Nina Tom of Bremen. Preceding her in death was her brother Charles Mason and her sister, Betty Clipp.

Visitation will be held from 2-6 pm Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home in Osceola. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Monday, August 16, 2010 at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, with interment to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Osceola.

Ruth was employed for many years as a welder, and later in the housekeeping department; first at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka, and later part time at Hubbard Hill Estates in Elkhart. She grew up on a farm, and was a "farm girl" at heart, enjoying the outdoors, and taking in animals to care for. Her favorite holiday was Christmas, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, all year. Ruth was also very generous, loving and friendly to those she met at her job and enjoyed helping people greatly. She attended Bethany Missionary Church in Elkhart for several years as well.

In her memory, the family''s preferred memorial is the American Cancer Society.

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