Alice R. Peebles
April 20, 1923-Feb. 15, 2009
Alice R. (Roberts) Peebles, 85, of Eagle Street in Niles passed away at Lakeland Hospital on Sunday, February 15, 2009. Alice was born on April 20, 1923 to the late John and Hazel Belle (Stevenson) Roberts in Marcellus, Michigan. After school Alice went to work and in February 9, 1952 she wed the love of her life, Arthur "Kenny" Peebles, at a ceremony in Angola, Indiana. Together they had one son Dale. Alice worked at the Avalon on Barron Lake, the A& P Grocery and retired as a bartender from Mac's Tavern in 1986 to take care of her family. Though Alice worked outside the home she took pride in being a housewife and taking care of her family. She spent much of her down time reading, doing cross word puzzles, gardening and cooking for her family. But, no one will forget how much she loved to watch the Chicago Cubs play. Alice is preceded in death by her parents, John and Hazel, husband Kenny in 2008 and brother Fred Roberts in 1992. She is survived by her son Dale (Kim) Peebles of Niles, Grandchildren Christopher (Kim) Simpson of Niles and Joshua (Piper) Simpson of Niles and 4 great-grandchildren. A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 6-8 at Brown Funeral Home where her service will be held on Thursday February 19, 2009 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Ed Slate will be officiating. Alice will be interred next to her husband, Kenny, in Silverbrook Cemetery. Condolences, photos and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Niles.
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