Obituaries
Ruth Peterson
June 14, 1927 - December 25, 2019
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VISITATION
January 4, 2020 | 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. -
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1245 N. 5th Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 - Funeral
- January 4, 2020 | 11:00 A.M.
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Bethlehem Lutheran Church
1245 N. 5th Avenue
St. Charles, Illinois 60174 -
Burial Location
Private
Ruth A. Peterson, 92, died peacefully on Christmas Day 2019 at her residence in River Glen Assisted Living in St. Charles.
A lifelong love of music was highlighted by over 30 years of service as the organist at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin.
The daughter of Harold and Ellen Anderson, Ruth was born on June 14, 1927 in Geneva, IL. On August 3, 1946 she married Melvin L. Peterson at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Charles.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years Melvin, son Tom (Diane)Peterson, two grandchildren; Erik (Laura) Peterson, Carin (Brad) Masel, two great-grandchildren; Ashe Masel and Ellinor Peterson, a niece, nephews and sister-in-law.
A Memorial Visitation will be 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church 1145 N. 5th Avenue, St. Charles, IL 60174. A Memorial Service will follow the visitation a 11:00 A.M. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
Donations in Ruth’s memory may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1145 N. 5th Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174.
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Dr. Gerald D. Buckler from Pontiac, IL
"I was choir director from 1970 to 1975 at Bethlehem Lutheran in Elgin and Ruth was an outstanding organist for the church at the time. I would sometimes substitute for her on the organ on Christmas Eve so she could have Christmas Dinner with her family. We worked well together and did many fine choir programs during those five years."
Laurie Weese from Deer River, MN
"So sorry to hear of Ruth’s passing. She was such a sweet and lovely lady. Heaven has received another angel. Mel, Tom and Diane you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Gary and Laurie Weese"