Luella Caroline Ritter

Luella Caroline Ritter, 90, formerly of North Hickory Street in Du Quoin, passed away at 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Mrs. Ritter had been a cook at Sacred Heart Cafeteria.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She was born December 14, 1912 in Perry County, the daughter of John C. and Anna B. (Endres) Martin.  She married Victor H. Ritter on October 4, 1933 in Du Quoin and he preceded her in death on August 31, 1982.
Surviving are one son, Victor M. (Elizabeth) Ritter of Herrin; one daughter-in-law, Barbara (Gary) Beck of Du Quoin; one daughter-in-law, Chris Ritter of Du Quoin; 10 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, four sisters, one son and one grandchild.
Funeral services were Saturday, March 1 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. Harry Jerome officiating.  Interment was in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The Rosary was said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Maxton Funeral Chapel.
Friends called after 6 p.m. Friday at Maxton Funeral Chapel in Du Quoin.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Church or Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Endowment Fund.
