DODGE CITY - Cornelia Ruth Eichman, 89 passed peacefully Friday, June 27, 2025 at Manor of the Plains, Dodge City.

She was born April 13, 1936 in Beaver County, Oklahoma to Edmond Earl and Erma Faye (Cates) Fronk. She graduated valedictorian of Balko High School in 1954.

On June 10, 1956 she married Marvin Eichman in Dodge City, Kansas. They had just celebrated 69 years together.

Ruth owned Kiddie Korner in Dodge City for over 30 years. She made a huge impact on many young lives. She adored spending time with her grandkids and could be found at most of their activities. She was a constant support to all of her family. She cherished the arrival of each great grandchild. Ruth loved spoiling her family with homemade ice cream, beef jerky, and short ribs. She was a great cook and enjoyed sewing in her spare time.

Survivors include: her husband, Marvin, Dodge City; daughter, Lavonda Eichman, Wichita; son, Laverne (Shelia) Eichman, Dodge City; grandson, Brett (Emilyjane) Lenexa; granddaughter, Mikayla (Cole) Sjeklocha, Silver Lake; four precious great grandchildren, Juliet and James Eichman and Kipton and Layla Sjeklocha; sister, Maxine Trosper Canyon, Texas; brother-in-law, Wendel Meyer, Olton, Texas and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Darlene Meyer; brother-in­ law, Virgil Trosper and nephew, Roger Riggins.

Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00 am at Christ the King Lutheran Church, Dodge City with David Johnson officiating. There will be no public viewing as cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

The family suggests memorials to Christ the King Lutheran Church in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.