Ruth Marie Lightfoot, age 97, passed away peacefully at her home in rural Ferryville on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. She was born October 9, 1925 to Chris and Clara (Aberg) Leirmo. She attended Lansing Schools. On June 5, 1948 she married the love of her life (James) Oliver Lightfoot at Freeman Lutheran Church.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Freeman Lutheran Church, Ferryville, with Rev. Lori Kleppe officiating and burial in the Freeman Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation was held on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Thorson-Popp Funeral and Cremation Services in Viroqua is entrusted with her services.