Alice Ruth Patterson Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Alice Ruth Patterson (Keota, Iowa), born in Washington, Iowa, whose life came to an end on March 13, 2026 at the age of 101, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Minetta Wilson (Tracy) and Hubert Wilson; her siblings, Hubert, Frederick, Charles, Bobby, Gladys and Violet; her children, Dennis Alan, Walter and Linda Sanders; her stepson Junior Edward Patterson; her children-in-law, Kenwood Sanders, Don Shafer, Wayne Chalupa, Cheryl McArtor and Shirley Patterson; her sister-in-law Rose Wilson Mahoney; her grandchildren, Cindy Patterson, Steven Long, Eddie Patterson, Cindy Chalupa, James Long, Jeff Chalupa, Joe Chalupa, Michael McArtor and Blain Petersen; and her great grandchildren, Lily Null and Cody McArtor.

She is survived by: her children, Donald McArtor (Sandi) of Cedar Rapids, Hubert (David McArtor), David McArtor (Judy) of West Chester, William Patterson (Linda) of Oxford, John Patterson (Penny) of Washington, Sandra Shafer of West Chester, Susan McDonald (Michael) of Keota and Mary Long (James) of South English; her stepson Jerry Patterson; her daughter-in-law Claretta McArtor of East Moline, IL; her brother Joseph Wilson (Setsuko) of Palo, IL; and her sister-in-law Lucky Wilson of Fox Lake, IL. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A general memorial has been established.