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Ardeth Slough

[August 02, 2013]  BLOOMINGTON -- Ardeth Jane Slough, 81, of Bloomington, died Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 3:15 p.m. at Bloomington Rehabilitation and Care Center in Bloomington.

(Below is a copy of the obituary from the funeral home.)

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Bloomington - Ardeth Jane Slough, 81, of Bloomington, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at 3:15 P.M. at the Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Ardeth was born on May 22, 1932 in Charlevoix County, Michigan the daughter of Jacob and Ida Amelia (Cork) Brock. She is survived by her children: Wesley (Christine) Slough, Jennifer Slough both of Bloomington, Illinois, and William (Julie) Slough of Hancock, Michigan, all raised with their father Kenneth Gordon Slough who preceded her in passing.

Ardeth is also survived by two sisters: Rita (Steven) Skinner of Michigan, Frances (Burl) Ratzsch of Texas, one brother: Charles F. Brock of Michigan. Grandchildren: Foster E. Hageman, Nathan E. Hageman, Jonas E. Hageman, Kaeley Slough, Victoria Slough, Megan Plis.

Ardeth attended and graduated from East Jordan, Michigan public schools. She obtained a nursing degree (L.P.N.) from Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan and worked as a nurse early in life. Ardeth retired as a school cook in Michigan from the Petoskey Public Schools system. But, her true life's work and joy was always in taking care of her family, and in her later years she treasured spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren.

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Cremation Rites have been accorded. Burial with a memorial service will be held later in Charlevoix, Michigan. Quiram Peasley Funeral Home of Lincoln, Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements.