Ruth F. Pelaske, nee Thomas, age 96, beloved wife of the late Martin. Loving mother of Geri (Jerry) Grzan, Marcia (John) Dykstra, the late Martin Jr. and the late James. Dear grandmother of Sharon (Richard) Williams, Jerry (Dortha) Grzan, Jr., Michelle (Chuck) Dahl, and Kristen (Jonathan) Salwierak. Dearest great-grandmother of Ryan, Rachel, Hannah, Lauren, Elizabeth, Calvin, Noah, Luke, Chandler, Logan, and Ashlynn. Preceded in death by her three brothers Theodore, George, and Robert and sister Augusta. Visitation Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 3-9PM. Funeral Service Friday, February 12, 2010, 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. Memorials to Elim Christian Services preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400