Geraldine J. Ritter

Geraldine J. Ritter, 85, of DuQuoin, passed away Friday, January 7, 2000 at 3:30 p.m. at her residence.
Mrs. Ritter was a retired school teacher.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters.
She was born September 17, 1913 at DuQuoin, the daughter of Joseph E. and Nellie A. (Burk) Jones.  She married Sylvester E. Ritter on August 15, 1942 at Aberdeen, MD and he preceded her in death on June 11, 1983.
Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn (Jim) Davis of Pinckneyville; one son, Karl Ritter of DuQuoin; grandchildren, John Davis, Elizabeth Davis and Tim Davis; great-grandchildren, Michele Sylvia Davis and Alaric Joseph Davis and a longtime friend Virginia Memdonca of Sebasterial, CA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and one sister.
Funeral services were Monday, January 10 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in DuQuoin with Fr.. James Van Oss officiating.  Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Visitation was Sunday at Maxton Funeral Chapel beginning at 6 p.m.  The Rosary was said Monday in the Chapel at 9:30 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the donors choice.
