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Obituary for Ruth Catherine Peila (Driscoll)

February 24, 2017 Mohawk

Ruth C. Peila, 99 a resident of Mohawk passed away at the Lighthouse in Hancock on Friday February 24, 2017.

She was born on April 17, 1917 in Calumet a daughter of the late James and Emma (Ala) Driscoll.

On July 18, 1942 she was married to Frank Peila and he preceded her in death on June 20, 2003.

Ruth moved to Detroit in 1942 when Frank went off to war and they resided in Detroit until when Frank retired in 1970. They then moved back to the family home in Mohawk to enjoy their retirement years.

Ruth was an avid bingo player and enjoyed: sewing, knitting, crocheting and baking.

She was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ahmeek.

Preceding her in death was her husband, parents and 12 brothers and sisters.

Surviving are:

Special Nieces: Margaret (Eric) Siira of South Lyon, MI
Janeth Medved of Milwaukee, WI

Numerous other relatives.

A funeral mass will be held at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Ahmeek at 10:00 AM on Thursday March 2, 2017.

The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Online condolences can be left for the family at www.ericksoncrowleypeterson.com.

Burial will be in the Lake View Cemetery.

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