Nancy L. Mahaffey

Nancy L. Mahaffey 85 of Spring Valley. Died August 12, 2020, in IVCH Peru. Private family services will be at a later date. A private burial will be at Peru City cemetery. Ptak Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Nancy was born April 19, 1935, in Peru to Harry and Norma (Schreiber) Dee. She married Donald E. Mahaffey January 1, 1966, at St Mary’s Church Peru. Nancy was an English, Literature and Sociology teacher at La Salle Peru Township High School and St Bede Academy. She then retired with her husband as an Independent consultant for Books for Fun Inc. Nancy enjoyed Garage Sailing, Bingo, and watching Turner Classic Movies. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her Grandsons. Nancy is survived by her daughter Susan (Paul) Rutkowski of Normal, IL., 2 grandsons Jake and Ryder Rutkowski. Her sister in law, several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2013.