Ruth Palmer Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ruth Palmer of Rockford, Illinois, born in Decatur, Illinois, who passed away on November 25, 2023, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William C. Wisdom and Jenny R. Wisdom (Garrison); her husbands, Jerry Dunson II and John William Palmer; her children, Jackie (Jewel) and Ellen Dunson-Johnson; and her stepdaughter Jean.

She is survived by: her children, Jerry Dunson (Jessa) of Albuquerque, NM, Rosalyn Dunson of Rockford, IL, Joseph Dunson (Ionia) of Freeport, IL, Clark Palmer of Albuquerque, NM and Charles Palmer (Maurice Palmer) of Freeport, IL; her stepchildren, Audrey Palmer of Chicago, IL, Keith Palmer of Madison, WI and Wesley Palmer of Minnesota; and her grandchildren, Anthony Groom, Marcus Dunson, Angela Walker (Harry), Rodney Robinson, Jaqueline Cooley (Kevin), Deirdre Barbary, Jovonna Dunson LaGrone (Julius), Rosalyn Babler (Benjamin), Anna Dunson, Chantelle Palmer, Jonathan Palmer, William Palmer and Jasmine Palmer. She is also survived by eight great-great-granchildren.

A memorial has been established in Ruth's memory.