Jennifer lived for family, friends, flowers, food, and fun. In her all too short 63 years with us, she shared so much of each.
One of the best humans of all, Jennifer had a heart as wide as the sky and as deep as the ocean. Her life was defined by love, hard work, family, and a passion for bringing people together—whether through her food or in her incredible garden.
Jennifer’s kitchen was the heart of her home. Famous for her comfort foods, especially her hearty beef stew, chicken paprikash, and tasty mac n' cheese, she was always preparing meals as an act of love for all. When she wasn’t cooking, Jennifer could be found tending to her garden, nurturing flowers and plants with the same care she gave to her loved ones. Jennifer worked hard starting as a teenager at Zip's Ice Cream and then dedicated the rest of her robust career rocking it as a sales rep at Supreme Distributors.
Jennifer knew that relationships, like gardens, take work to maintain, and she was willing to put in the effort. She also knew how to have fun--bowling, playing a rowdy game of rummy tile, and beating others in backgammon! Most of all, Jennifer enjoyed time with family and friends.
From long phone calls to birthday cards to all she knew, to big family holidays, to adventures near and far, to helping in times of sadness and difficulty, Jennifer was there for it all. And we are all the better for it.
Beloved bride of Dennis Mack, together for 40 years. Amazing mother of Erica Alemdar (James Collins) and stepmother of Alice Mack and Stephen Mack. Truly proud grandmother of Charlie Mack, Dennis Mack, Rory Alemdar, Augie Collins, and Calvin Collins. Known as sweet Jeddy to her siblings Ralph Girkins, Chipper Girkins, Tony Ruth and Sarah Ruth and stepsister of Jackie Ruth, Gari Ruth, David Ruth, and Mark Ruth. Awesome aunt, great-aunt, and friend to hundreds. Jennifer was predeceased by her siblings Julie Ruth, Johnny Ruth, Greg Ruth, and Joey Ruth. In Jennifer's memory donations may be made to St. Jude’s, Shriners Children, or any charity that supports those in need, as Jennifer would give to any that ever asked.
Friends (and strangers she would love to have met) can visit with Jennifer's family on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 12PM until time of Funeral Service at 4PM at Kaul Funeral Home, 27830 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI 48066. Please share a memory with the family on Jennifer’s online guestbook.
