Ruth Pelischek

Iva Ruth Pelischek Iva Ruth Pelischek, 88, of Hutchinson, passed away Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 at Hospice House in Hutchinson. Ruth was born in Rural Montgomery County, Kansas on December 18, 1922, the daughter of the late Walter B. and Anna M. (Ekborg) Lloyd. She was a member of the Christ Cathedral and retired as a school teacher with U.S.D. 305 in Salina. She also worked as the hostess in the dining room at McDonalds of Salina. On December 27, 1946, Ruth married Deforest Pelischek in Independence, Kansas and he precedes her in death. Survivors include sons: Jeffrey B. Pelischek of Hutchinson, KS. and Gregory W. Pelischek of Hutchinson, KS., Grandchildren: Lindsay Pelischek, Braden Pelischek, Evan Pelischek, Liana Pelischek; and a Great-Grandchild: Armani Imel. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, Deforest Pelischek; sister, Nadene Avery; and brother, Burton E. Lloyd. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Cathedral, Salina, Kansas, at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28th, with Fr. Benjamin Thomas officiating. Inurnment will be at the Gypsum Hill Cemetery Salina, Kansas. The family requests donations be made to the Ronald McDonald House, RMHC-Wichita, 1110 N Emporia, Wichita, KS 67214.