Obituary Ruth Ann Burk, 71, of East Peoria, formerly of Canton and Peoria, passed away at 5:40pm Friday, October 7, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Ruth Ann was born March 20, 1945 in Canton to the late Ralph and Vera Pribble Fidler. Surviving are her children, William K. (Annette), Burk, Jr. and Stephanie N. (Gary) Mueller, both of East Peoria; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and half-sister Marguerite Blevins of Canton. Ruth Ann graduated from Canton High School and Midstate College. She was an active PTA parent, and an active member at Creve Coeur Christian Church. She also babysat in her home for many years. Visitation will be from 5-7:00pm Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory, East Peoria. A funeral service will be held at 10:00am Thursday, October 13, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment will be at noon Thursday at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton. Pastor John Plunkett will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Cemetery Details White Chapel Memory Gardens 24550 N County Highway 6 Canton, IL, Visitation OCT 12. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Service OCT 13. 10:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com