Ruth A. Peters, 92, formerly of Dakota, died Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Freeport Rehab Center in Freeport. Born May 20, 1916 at Rock Grove, she was the daughter of Albert and Nettie (Zimmerman) Schroeder. She was a 1935 graduate of Dakota High School. Ruth and Louis E. Peters were married May, 15, 1937 at Rockford; he preceded her in death in November of 1978. She was a member of the Stephenson County Home Extension, enjoyed playing the piano and traveling.
Surviving are one daughter, Cheralyn (Harvey) Wolf of Freeport; three grandchildren, Michael (Kathy) Wolf of Davis, Karl (Kathy) Wolf of Freeport, Sarah Wolf of CA.; one great-grandson; three step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 brothers, Virgil and Charles; and one great-grandson, Timothy.
Cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held. Burial of cremated remains will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Freeport.
Funeral arrangements were completed by the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 115 S. W. St. Dakota, IL.
Surviving are one daughter, Cheralyn (Harvey) Wolf of Freeport; three grandchildren, Michael (Kathy) Wolf of Davis, Karl (Kathy) Wolf of Freeport, Sarah Wolf of CA.; one great-grandson; three step-great-grandchildren; three step-great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; 2 brothers, Virgil and Charles; and one great-grandson, Timothy.
Cremation rites will be accorded and private family services will be held. Burial of cremated remains will be in the Grandview Cemetery, Freeport.
Funeral arrangements were completed by the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, 115 S. W. St. Dakota, IL.