Ruth Elaine Hommen, 80, Luverne, died Monday, June 5, 2006, at Tuff Memorial Home in Hills.There was a memorial service Thursday, June 8, at First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. The Rev. Terry Morse officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne. Ruth Roberts was born to Neil and Jessie (Martin) Roberts on July 19, 1925, in Luverne. She graduated from Luverne High School in 1943. She later received her teaching degree from Mankato Teachers College in Mankato. She taught elementary school in Hills. She married Ole Hommen on June 12, 1948, in Luverne. The couple lived in Luverne all of their married lives. She worked as the Rock County Matron and Dispatcher for more than 20 years. She became a resident of Tuff Memorial Home on March 19, 2003. Mrs. Hommen was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Luverne. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, playing the piano and spending time with her family especially during the holidays. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim (Terri) Hommen, Odenton, Md., and Jack and Pam Hommen, Fargo, N.D.; two grandchildren, Andy Hommen, St. Cloud and Alicia (Randy) McCullum, Minnetonka; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Madison McCullum, Minnetonka. Mrs. Hommen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ole, in 2000.Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements. To sign a virtual register book go to www.dingmannandsons.com.