Ruth Alice Carlson 90 of Plano, IL. passed away on February 1, 2017 at Sandwich Rehab and Care center. She was born in Plano, IL. to Carl and Anna Carlson on September 16 , 1926. She loved to quilt, knit and sew, making all her own clothes. She did enjoy traveling with her sister Emma abroad and in the US. She also liked to stay fit and exercise. She is survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, her sister Doris (Ralph) Ginger and a sister in law Catherine Carlson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers; Arnold, Carl, Oscar, Arthur, Russell and Clarence, and her sister Emma Carlson. Funeral services will be held on February 6 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Beverage Family Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Little Rock Township Cemetery in Plano, IL. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Arrangements were handled by Beverage Family Funeral Home www.beveragefamilyfh.com