Ruth Rowley Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ruth Rowley (Burlington, Iowa), born in Knoxville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 101, on June 17, 2019. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Ruth Rowley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Eben Swan and Hattie Louise Nelson (Peterson); her sisters, Bessie Irene Wright Sward, Kathleen 'Lorraine' Stephenson and Irma Louise Peterson; and her sister-in-law Kathryn Maxine Rowley.

She is survived by: her children, Dr. Stephen Rowley (Johanna Caslander), Dr. David Rowley (Janet), Susan Beth Aller (Michael) of Ft and William Rowley (Cynthia); her grandchildren, Justin, Scott Aller, Kersten Barajas, Caitlin Cook, Eddie, Erik, Evan and Serica Rowley; her great grandchildren, Samuel, Daniel Barajas, Piper, Bodhi and Arbor Aller; and her friend Joyce Pilger.