Ruth Lorraine Fortney, 94, of rural Soldiers Grove put her right hand into the Lord's and took her final step from this earthly home on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Soldiers Grove Health Services, where she spent her last 18 months. She was surrounded by loved ones at the time of her passing. Ruth was born on December 10, 1924 at home in Johnstown Valley, Crawford County, to Lars and Carrie (Hanserud) Olson.