Ruth E. Andree, age 89, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Saturday, March 16, 2013. Beloved Daughter of the late Arthur and the late Emma Andree nee Harder. Fond Aunt of Nancy Debry, Kathy Wallace, Suzy Panozzo, Renee Crespan, Aimee Andree and was a Great-Aunt and Great-Great-Aunt to many. Cherished Companion to her dog Foxy Rozy. Ruth was the longest living Charter Member of First United Lutheran Church. She was a member for over 50 years and formerly on the Board of Directors at the Lansing Country Club which was formerly known as the Lansing Sportsman Club and worked over 20 years for Sinclair Oil Corporation. Ruth loved golfing and traveling and was a huge Yankees fan. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Thursday, March 21, 2013 from 4 PM to 8 PM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave. Hammond, IN. Lying in State on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 11 AM until time of Service at 11:30 AM at First United Lutheran Church, 6705 Hohman Ave. with Pastor Bassam Abdallah officiating. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/845-3600.