Julia Ann Ruhlman, 91, passed away on May 13, 2009 at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls. Julia Kush was born on February 8, 1918 to Joseph and Rozalia Kush in Sioux Falls. She was united in marriage to William Ruhlman on January 1, 1943. She lived most of her life in Sioux Falls and in later years moved with her son James to Marion. Grateful for having shared her life are her daughter: Charlyne Vander Woude, Monroe, SD; two sons: James, Marion, SD, and Thomas (Lori), Hartford, SD; six grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, William, son Robert and two granddaughters. Visitation will be Friday, 5 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Scripture Vigil at 7 PM followed by the Rosary. Funeral Service will be Saturday, 10 AM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home.