ᐅ Illinois Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Robert Rittmaster

Died December 15, … More Information
Robert Rittmaster, of Illinois, born in New York, New York, entered into eternal rest December 15, 2004. Robert was 79.
Obituary published: December 16, 2004 in "Barrington Courier-Review"

▰ Robert Rittmaster

Died December 12, … More Information
Robert Rittmaster, of Illinois, born in New York, New York, joined the Lord December 12, 2004. Robert was 79.
Obituary published: December 13, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Mary M "Aunt Mary" (Spreitzer) Rittmanic

Died January 30, … More Information
Mary M "Aunt Mary" (Spreitzer) Rittmanic, age 89 of Kankakee, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master January 30, 1997.
Obituary published: January 31, 1997 in "Kankakee D-J"

▰ Donna Rittmanic

Died April 16, … More Information
Donna Rittmanic, born September 17, 1922 passed from this world into the next April 16, 2012 in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Donna was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Barb Miller, Michelle Arrington

▰ Alfred E Rittman

Died April 23, … More Information
Alfred E Rittman, born December 25, 1926 gained his wings on April 23, 2015 in Naples, Illinois. Alfred was 88.

▰ Daniel J Rittler

Died August 08, … More Information
Daniel J Rittler passed away August 8, 2006 in Winfield, Illinois.
Obituary published: August 09, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ Daniel J Rittler

Died August 07, … More Information
Daniel J Rittler went into the presence of the Lord on August 7, 2006 in Winfield, Illinois.
Obituary published: August 08, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ Daniel J Rittler

Died August 08, … More Information
Daniel J Rittler passed away August 8, 2006 in Winfield, Illinois.
Obituary published: August 09, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Daniel J Rittler

Died August 07, … More Information
Daniel J Rittler passed away August 7, 2006 in Winfield, Illinois.
Obituary published: August 08, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Daniel J Rittler

Died August 14, … More Information
Daniel J Rittler, of Illinois, born in Pennsylvania, departed this life Sunday August 14, 2006.
Obituary published: August 15, 2006 in "Bucks Co C-T (PA)"

▰ Lorraine B (Bradley) Rittle

Died August 20, … More Information
Lorraine B (Bradley) Rittle, of Illinois, born in Minersville, Pennsylvania, passed from this life on August 20, 2006. Lorraine was 64.
Obituary published: August 21, 2006 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Lorraine B (Bradley) Rittle

Died August 19, … More Information
Lorraine B (Bradley) Rittle, of Illinois, born in Minersville, Pennsylvania, died on August 19, 2006. Lorraine was 64.
Obituary published: August 20, 2006 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Leonard D Ritti

Died November 11, … More Information
Leonard D Ritti, age 64 of Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior November 11, 2005.
Obituary published: November 12, 2005 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Julia A Ritti

Died November 22, … More Information
Julia A Ritti, of Hanover Park, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master November 22, 2017. Julia was 74.
Obituary published: November 23, 2017 in "The Daily Herald"

▰ Virginia Mae "Aunt Ginny" (Ritthaler) Ritthaler

Died April 07, … More Information
Virginia Mae "Aunt Ginny" (Ritthaler) Ritthaler, of Monticello, Illinois, entered into eternal rest April 7, 2005. Virginia was 77.
Obituary published: April 08, 2005 in "Journal Star"

▰ Robert P Ritthaler

Died December 09, … More Information
Robert P Ritthaler, a resident of Illinois for decades, died December 9, 1997 in Illinois at the age of 67.
Obituary published: December 10, 1997 in "Chicago T"

▰ Patricia A (Workman) Ritthaler

Died February 13, … More Information
Patricia A (Workman) Ritthaler, of Illinois, born in Stockport, Iowa, passed away peacefully February 13, 2008. Patricia was 80.
Obituary published: February 14, 2008 in "Journal Star"

▰ Patricia A (Workman) Ritthaler

Died February 13, … More Information
Patricia A (Workman) Ritthaler, of Illinois, born in Stockport, Iowa, entered Heaven's gates on February 13, 2008. Patricia was 80.
Obituary published: February 14, 2008 in "Pekin DT"

▰ Merle K Ritthaler

Died November 17, … More Information
Merle K Ritthaler, born June 26, 1926 entered eternal life November 17, 2015 in Morton, Illinois. Merle was 89. Tags: #Villas #Holly #Morton #Louis #Pauline #Ritthaler #Myrtle #Missionary #Groveland #Also #Jeanne #Rogers #Marc #Tyler #Texas #Edwards #Brian #Cory #Dallas #Justin #Baltimore #Mindi #Dunckel #Houston #Brandon #Nicholas #Shayla #Westin #Taylor #London #Jude #Miles #Alexis #Delaney #Robert #Live #Arthur #World #United #Army #Sergeant #Asiatic #Pacific #Merle #Caterpillar #East #Standard #Mossville #Grace #Earthly #Eternal #Heaven #Visitation #Knapp- #Cremation #Pastor #Bertsche #Habegger #Roberts #Tazewell #Rites #Memorials #Rural
Obituary: Morton - Merle K. Ritthaler, 89, of Morton, passed away into the arms of Jesus, his Lord and Savior, at 1:30 p.m. , Nov. 17, 2015, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Morton, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born 26, 1926, in Morton to Louis and Pauline (Greiner) Ritthaler. He married his wife of 67 years, Myrtle Martin, on 28, 1948, at the Missionary Church in Groveland. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Jeanne (Tony) Rogers of Morton; one son, Marc (Lorelei) Ritthaler of Tyler, Texas; six grandchildren, Kim (John) McCormick of Edwards, Brian (Michelle) Rogers of Morton, Cory (Lindsay) Ritthaler of Dallas, Texas, Justin (Danielle) Ritthaler of Baltimore, Md., Mindi (Jeremy) Dunckel of Houston, Texas, and Marc Tyler Ritthaler of Tyler, Texas; 10 great-grandchildren, Brandon, Nicholas, Shayla and Westin McCormick, Taylor, London and Jude Rogers and Miles, Alexis and Delaney Ritthaler; and two brothers, Robert Ritthaler of Live Oak, Fla., and Arthur Ritthaler of Morton.
He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army as a T4 Sergeant from 1944 to 1946 in the Asiatic and Pacific Theaters.
Merle worked at Caterpillar Inc. in East Peoria and at the I.D. Work Standard Department in Mossville for 39 years, retiring in 1985.
He was an active member of Grace Church in Morton, where he served in many capacities including trips with the A-Team to rebuild homes in various communities.
Merle loved to play golf, travel around the world, build three homes and do carpentry of any kind. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in sports and other activities. He was his familys safety net. His family knew he would always be there for them, and they will miss his kind, gentle presence.
The family would like to thank The Villas of Holly Brook for their loving care and concern for Merle and his family as he made his Earthly home with them for a short time and entered into his Eternal home in Heaven.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. , Nov. 22, 2015, at Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton. Further visitation will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m. , Nov. 23, at Grace Church in Morton, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., with Pastor Tim Bertsche and Pastor Doug Habegger officiating. Burial will be in Roberts in Morton, where full military services will be conducted by the United States Army and Tazewell Military Rites Team.


Memorials may be made to Grace Church, 1325 E. Jefferson St., Morton, IL 61550 or to the Rural Missionary Association, P.O. Box 300, Morton, IL 61550.

▰ Lois Fern (Scappaugh) Ritthaler

Died February 03, … More Information
Lois Fern (Scappaugh) Ritthaler, of Pekin, Illinois, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 3, 2015. Lois was 85.
Obituary published: February 04, 2015 in "Journal Star"

▰ Lois F Ritthaler

Died January 31, … More Information
Lois F Ritthaler, born January 14, 1930 gained her wings on January 31, 2015 in Pekin, Illinois. Lois was 85. Tags: #Richard #Hospice #Peoria #Born #Forest #Edward #Helen #Schappaugh #Paul #Ritthaler #Pekin #Also #Bradley #Nicholas #Liam #Roger #Palmyra #Earl #Loren #Erlene #Faye #Dorothy #Carol #Lhamon #Gloria #Lois #Church #Ladies #Martha #Lord #Illinois #Preston- #Crematory #Groveland #Memorial #Fund #Court #Foundation #Sage
Obituary:
 

PEKIN ~ Lois Fern Ritthaler, 85, of Pekin, passed away and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 11:55 a.m. , 31, 2015 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice in Peoria.

Born 14, 1930 in Forest City to Edward Pryor and Helen Grace (Spaits) Schappaugh, she married Paul Richard Ritthaler on 26, 1948 in Pekin. He survives.

Also surviving are one son, Bradley Paul (Lynn) Ritthaler of Peoria; one grandson, Nicholas Paul Ritthaler of Peoria Heights; one great-grandson, Liam Ritthaler and one brother, Roger (Betty) Schappaugh of Palmyra, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Earl Schappaugh and Loren Schappaugh; six sisters, Erlene Romans, Faye Heilman, Dorothy Clayton, Carol Hillman,  Evelyn Lhamon and Gloria Colson.

Lois was a member of Pekin Bible Church serving over 40 years, teaching school, singing in the church choir, serving in the nursery and the Ladies Mary Martha Society.

She retired from CEFCU as the office manager downtown in 1989, after 30 years of service.

Lois’ desire was to finish well, serving the Lord faithfully and to keep growing spiritually.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Illinois Cancer in Pekin for their loving care, they were like family to her.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m , 5, 2015 at Preston-Hanley s & Crematory in Pekin. Rev. Richard W. Jones will officiate. Visitation will one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at Groveland Mennonite in Groveland.

Memorial contributions may be given to Pekin Bible Church Missions Fund, 2405 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554 or Illinois Cancer Foundation, 8940 N. Wood Sage Rd, Peoria, IL 61615-7828.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

▰ Lois F Ritthaler

Died January 31, … More Information
Lois F Ritthaler, born January 14, 1930 joined the Lord January 31, 2015 in Pekin, Illinois. Lois was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Jay Gaskins, Nancy Wilson, Wayne & Carol Fliginger, Merle/myrtle Ritthaler, Dr David Kuban Dds, Diana Snyder, Max & Lucille Latimer, Joe Colson

▰ Leone M (Kuchenbecker) Ritthaler

Died June 01, … More Information
Leone M (Kuchenbecker) Ritthaler, of Lake Zurich, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on June 1, 2006. Leone was 87.
Obituary published: June 02, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ L Jean (Knoll) Ritthaler

Died December 06, … More Information
L Jean (Knoll) Ritthaler, of Morton, Illinois, entered eternal life December 6, 2011. RITTHALER was 78.
Obituary published: December 07, 2011 in "Journal Star"

▰ Gerald A Ritthaler

Died April 27, … More Information
Gerald A Ritthaler, born October 30, 1965 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 27, 2017 in Illinois. Gerald was 51.

▰ Dale G Ritthaler

Died July 03, … More Information
Dale G Ritthaler, 94, of Morton, Illinois departed this life July 3, 2014.
Obituary published: July 04, 2014 in "Pekin DT"

▰ Dale G Ritthaler

Died July 05, … More Information
Dale G Ritthaler, of Morton, Illinois, entered into eternal rest July 5, 2014. Dale was 94.
Obituary published: July 06, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Dale G Ritthaler

Died July 04, … More Information
Dale G Ritthaler died unexpectedly on July 4, 2014 at the age of 94 in Morton, Illinois.
Obituary published: July 05, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Dale G Ritthaler

Died July 03, … More Information
Dale G Ritthaler, born September 5, 1919 entered eternal life July 3, 2014 in Morton, Illinois. Dale was 94. Tags: #Sept #Tremont #George #Elsie #Ritthaler #Patricia #Peoria #Surviving #Judy #Volle #Morton #Powers #Pekin #Jill #Greg #Ryan #Katie #Herman #Taylor #Crosby #Dale #School #United #Army #World #Infantry #Europe #Purple #Bronze #France #Bradley #First #Bank #Executive #President #Board #Directors #Methodist #Post #Commander #Club #Paul #Fellow #Appeals #Township #Mennonite #Sale #Festival #Marshal #Cardinals #Services #Motta #Knapp- #Cremation #Groveland #Church #Memorials #Building
Obituary: Morton - Dale G. Ritthaler, 94, of Morton, passed away , 3, 2014, at his home.
He was born Sept. 5, 1919, in Tremont to George William and Elsie Mae (Staker) Ritthaler. He married Patricia A. Workman on Sept. 20, 1947, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on Feb. 12, 2008. He also was preceded in death by one brother and one sister.
Surviving are two daughters, Judy (Mike) Volle of Morton and Jan (Lee) Powers of Pekin; one son, Jim (Kathy) Ritthaler of Morton; six grandchildren, Jill Bachman, Greg Volle, Ryan Powers, Sam Ritthaler, Katie (Justin) Herman and Joe Ritthaler; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor Bachman and Crosby Herman.
Dale graduated from Tremont High School in 1937 and later served in the United States Army during World War II as a combat medic with the 5th Infantry Division in Europe. He received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for action in France.
the Army, Dale attended Bradley University and graduated in 1949.
Dale worked for the First National Bank of Morton (now PNC Bank), retiring as Executive Vice President in 1983. He remained on their Board of Directors until 1988.
He was a member of Morton United Methodist Church and VFW Post 5921 in Morton, where he served as past Commander. He was the last surviving charter member of the Morton Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Dale served many years on the Morton Zoning Board of Appeals and as Township Auditor. He also was a volunteer for the Mennonite Relief Sale for more than 50 years.
Dale was an avid hunter, trapshooter and fisherman and received numerous awards for his trapshooting skills. In 2012 he was named the Morton Pumpkin Festival Parade Marshal. He also enjoyed St. Louis Cardinals baseball.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. , 8, 2014, at the Morton United Methodist Church, with Rev. Gary Motta officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. , 7, at Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at the Groveland Mennonite Church , where full military rites will be conducted.


Memorials may be made to the Morton United Methodist Church Building Fund or VFW Post 5921 in Morton.

▰ Chauncy A Ritthaler

Died June 24, … More Information
Chauncy A Ritthaler, age 76 of East Peoria, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Chauncy June 24, 2002.
Obituary published: June 25, 2002 in "Journal Star"

▰ Carolyn Collette (Specht) Ritthaler

Died January 03, … More Information
Carolyn Collette (Specht) Ritthaler, of McHenry, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home January 3, 2006. Carolyn was 73.
Obituary published: January 04, 2006 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Carolyn Collette (Specht) Ritthaler

Died December 23, … More Information
Carolyn Collette (Specht) Ritthaler, 73, of Northbrook, Illinois departed this life December 23, 2005.
Obituary published: December 24, 2005 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Arthur Lee Ritthaler

Died October 17, … More Information
Arthur Lee Ritthaler, of Morton, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on October 17, 2017. Arthur was 87.
Obituary published: October 18, 2017 in "Journal Star"

▰ Hugh John Rittgers

Died January 09, … More Information
Hugh John Rittgers passed away January 9, 2015 in Diamond, Illinois.

▰ Hugh Rittgers

Died January 10, … More Information
Hugh Rittgers, age 64 of Illinois, born in Des Moines, Iowa, entered eternal life January 10, 2015.
Obituary published: January 11, 2015 in "Des Moines Register (IA)"

▰ Anita Lynn (Espenlaub) Ritterskamp

Died December 26, … More Information
Anita Lynn (Espenlaub) Ritterskamp, age 34 of Assumption, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 26, 1999.
Obituary published: December 27, 1999 in "Evansville Courier (IN)"

▰ Elizabeth Annette Ritterhoff

Died June 03, … More Information
Elizabeth Annette Ritterhoff, age 91 of Illinois, born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home June 3, 2002.
Obituary published: June 04, 2002 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ A Elizabeth (Shriver) Ritterhoff

Died June 04, … More Information
A Elizabeth (Shriver) Ritterhoff, of Rock Island, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on June 4, 2002. RITTERHOFF was 91.
Obituary published: June 05, 2002 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Harold Edward Ritterbusch

Died October 07, … More Information
Harold Edward Ritterbusch went into the presence of the Lord on October 7, 2015 in Quincy, Illinois.

▰ Donna L (Rashid) Ritterbusch

Died November 21, … More Information
Donna L (Rashid) Ritterbusch, age 65 of Peoria, Illinois, entered eternal life November 21, 2016.
Obituary published: November 22, 2016 in "Journal Star"

▰ Donna L Ritterbusch

Died November 20, … More Information
Donna L Ritterbusch, born February 17, 1951 gained her wings on November 20, 2016 in Peoria, Illinois. Donna was 65.

▰ Melissa Ritter-Thompson

Died July 27, … More Information
Melissa Ritter-Thompson, 33 of Evanston, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master, July 27, 2005.
Obituary published: July 28, 2005 in "Lake Forester"

▰ Melissa Ritter-Thompson

Died July 27, … More Information
Melissa Ritter-Thompson, a resident of Evanston, Illinois for decades, died July 27, 2005 in Evanston, Illinois at the age of 33.
Obituary published: July 28, 2005 in "Deerfield Review"

▰ Melissa Ritter-Thompson

Died July 20, … More Information
Melissa Ritter-Thompson, age 33 of Highland Park, Illinois, passed from this life on July 20, 2005.
Obituary published: July 21, 2005 in "Janesville G (WI)"

▰ William Howard Ritter

Died September 15, … More Information
William Howard Ritter, of Rossville, Illinois, passed from this life on September 15, 1998. William was 84.
Obituary published: September 16, 1998 in "News-Gazette"

▰ William "Harry" Ritter

Died December 15, … More Information
William "Harry" Ritter, of Illinois, departed this life Sunday December 15, 2007. William was 85.
Obituary published: December 16, 2007 in "Chicago T"

▰ William "Harry" Ritter

Died December 14, … More Information
William "Harry" Ritter, of Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before William December 14, 2007. William was 85.
Obituary published: December 15, 2007 in "Chicago T"

▰ William "Harry" Ritter

Died December 13, … More Information
William "Harry" Ritter, age 85 of Illinois, entered eternal life December 13, 2007.
Obituary published: December 14, 2007 in "Chicago T"

▰ William "Harry" Ritter

Died December 15, … More Information
William "Harry" Ritter, age 85 of Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on December 15, 2007.
Obituary published: December 16, 2007 in "MunsterTimes (IN)"

▰ William Anthony Ritter

Died January 15, … More Information
William Anthony Ritter, born June 13, 1938 died on January 15, 2017 in Alsip, Illinois. William was 78.
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