Sister Marian Ruth Johnson

Sister Marian Ruth was born Ruth Kathryn on March 29, 1926. She died on Nov. 28, 2016. She was 90 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years.

She professed first vows in 1947 and final vows in 1952.

Sister Marian Ruth taught at many schools in Chicago and other locations in Illinois, as well as California and Indiana. She was also the principal at St. Francis de Sales at St. Rita’s in Indianapolis. She also ministered at Martin Center College from 1990 to 1993.

Sister Marian Ruth was known for her love of fishing.