Ina D. Runkle

Ina D. Runkle 95, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 7:28 A.M. Saturday, July 19, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on April 25, 1930 in Irvine, Kentucky, the daughter of Elree Denny and Effie (Howell) Smyth. On October 23, 1947 in Denver, Indiana, she married Gerald W. Runkle. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2002.

Ina had been a homemaker and worked for Roberston Transformers. In her retirement years, she enjoyed working for her son at the Rochester Dairy Queen. She had been a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and attended Safe Harbor Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, word puzzles, canning and cooking.

Survivors include her children, Terrell D. (Debra) Runkle, Peru, Indiana, Vicki Runkle Hammel, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Kari Beaird, North Judson, Indiana, Jeanette Beaird, Macy, Indiana, Amy Runkle, Denver, Colorado, six great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Victor Reeve Smyth, Jessie Robert Smyth, Joe Burt Smyth, and Delma LaVerne Spencer.

Private graveside service will take place at the Athens Cemetery, Athens, Indiana. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rocester, Indiana. Online condolence may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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