Mary Ruth Kaelin, age 86, of Erlanger, passed away on February 26, 2014. She was the loving mother of Donna Sheppard (Mike) and Cheri Kaelin. Dear sister of Erma Rae House (Sherman), Jim Brown, and Anna Faye Hall. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by her sister Nina Brown and her brother Rodney Brown. Mary was born in Frances, Kentucky to the late Henry and Pearl Brown and attended Frances High School. She was employed by Kroger for over 30 years. Visitation Saturday March 8, 2014 from 11 am to 1 pm at MIDDENDORF FUNERAL HOME, in FT. WRIGHT. A memorial service will follow at 1 pm. Memorials are suggested to University of Cincinnati Neuroscience Institute 234 Goodman Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45219 or Kentucky State Parks Foundation 4101 Tates Creek Centre Suite 150 Lexington, KY 40517 or to the charity of your choice.