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Ruth Irma Pees

Ruth Irma Pees who died October 21, 2013 was the daughter of Blaine and Elsie Duncan.

She was born March 2, 1920 at Lane, KS.

She married Dr. Gerald Pees Sr. Oct 10, 1943. He preceded her in death on January 30, 1996; a daughter, Barbara Pees Guth, also preceded her in death October 26, 2008. She leaves two children, Dr. Gerald B. Pees, Jr. Lawrence, KS, Chrystine Churas, Mebane, NC; one brother David Duncan, Lee's Summit MO; and seven grandchildren.

No memorial services are planned. Cremation is planned. A private burial is planned for the Quaker Cemetery, Lane, KS.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Oct. 23, 2013.

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November 14, 2013

such fond memories of shared holidays, especially Mother's DAYS..FRANK & jUDI

October 29, 2013

Doc So sorry for the loss of your mother
Charles F. Borgen

Lynn Paul

October 23, 2013

Dr Pees, You are in my thoughts - may our Lord give you comfort.

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