Obituary Ruth Ann Wilson, 68, of Washington, died peacefully at 7:55 am Monday, April 18, 2016 at her home. Born on October 10, 1947 in San Diego CA to Victor S. and Ruth Fehlber Forys, she married Thomas Edward Wilson on September 7, 1968 in Nashville, IL. He survives. Also surviving are 2 children; Jennifer (Don) Bowen of Washington, IL and David (Lori) Wilson of Morton, IL, 6 beloved grandchildren; Alyssa, Nathan, Matthew, and Emily Bowen and Carter and Claire Wilson, 3 brothers; Michael (Carole) Forys of Glendale, CA, Patrick (Carol) Forys of Yorktown, VA, and John (Sharon) Forys of Nashville, IL, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ruth Ann received her Bachelors Degree from the University of Illinois in 1969. She was a Pre-School teacher for 30 years at First Federated Church in Peoria. Ruth Ann had a special connection with children and in return they loved her right back. This was especially true with her grandchildren, as she enjoyed attending their various activities over the years. She was a member of St. Philomena's Church in Peoria and also a member of the Junior League of Peoria. Ruth Ann will be remembered for the positive attitude she kept throughout her life. A funeral mass will be at 10 am Friday, April 22, 2016 at St. Philomena's Church in Peoria. Father David P. Richardson will officiate. Visitation will be from 4-7 pm Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington, where recitation of the Rosary will follow at 7 pm. Cremation rites will be accorded following the services and burial will be private at a later date. Memorials may be made to the St. Philomena's Building Fund. Cemetery Details Cremation Rites will be accorded following services Visitation APR 21. 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Rosary APR 21. 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Funeral Mass APR 22. 10:00 AM St. Philomena Catholic Church 3300 N. Twelve Oaks Dr. Peoria, Il, US