MANKATO–Ruth Marie Bock died peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 26th, Ecumen Pathstone in Mankato, MN. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Springfield United Methodist Church in Springfield. Pastor Michael Baker will officiate. Burial will follow in the Springfield City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024 at the Springfield United Methodist Church in Springfield. A full obituary will be featured in Thursday’s edition of The Journal. Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm is assisting the family with arrangements.