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

Ahe 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.