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ESCANABA -- Ruth Eleanor Chouinard, 93, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026 at her home following a lengthy illness.
Ruth was born on March 10, 1933 in Escanaba, daughter to Martin Axel and Katherine Emma (Leisner) Peterson. She attended Escanaba High School.
The former Ruth Peterson married Emil Alfred Chouinard and they were able to share many years together before his passing on October 26, 2011.
Ruth worked for Sawyer & Stoll as a secretary for 15 years before she transitioned to Community Action Agency. For over 20 years she was employed with CAA, retiring as supervisor of the grandparent program.
In her spare time, Ruth enjoyed sewing, knitting, gardening, and watching Judge Judy. She loved her church and her family. She also was a volunteer for St. Vincent de Paul.
Among survivors include her sister, Lillian Page; nieces, Karen Fleury, Charlene Fenn, Sandy Peterson, Tammy Shaffer, and Debbie Chase; nephews, Jerry Peterosn and Tim Peterson; several great nieces and nephews; brothers-in-law, Marvin and Ronald Chouinard; and sister-in-law, Kathleen Frasch; along with special friend, Rod Johnson.
Along with her parents and husband, Emil, Ruth is preceded in death by her brother, Charlie Peterson; and nephews, Matthew Fleury and Randy Peterson.
Visitation will take place on Monday, November 9, from 1 p.m. -3 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. At the conclusion of the visitation, a funeral service will be officiated by Pastor David Schaffer at 3 p.m. A meal will immediately follow at Apostolic Truth Tabernacle, 1121 Wisconsin Ave., Gladstone.
Burial will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Messages of condolence can be directed to the family at www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The Crawford Funeral Homes are assisting the family.
