Marilyn Louise Ridder
Marilyn Louise Ridder, age 96, of Quincy, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 in Blessing Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1929 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Quincy, IL, the daughter of Carl A. & Frances Cecilia (Dittmer) Ridder. Marilyn was a graduate of Notre Dame High School and Quincy University. She was a long time member of St. Boniface Catholic Church and more recently Blessed Sacrament Church. Marilyn worked in banking at the former Illinois State Bank throughout its changes to Nations Bank, Boatmens Bank and finally Bank of America. She retired in 1994.
Marilyn was also a member of the St. Elizabeth Society and the American Business Women’s Association.
Marilyn is survived by:
A BROTHER: Theodore A. ‘Ted’ Ridder along with his wife Cynthia.
Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and other relatives along with her long time caregiver, Vikki Kirsch also survive.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Charles E. Ridder along with his wife Sue, Fran Kacynski along with her husband Carl, Ruth Tossick along with her husband Bill, Catherine Byerly along with her husband Ben.
Marilyn’s family would like to thank the staff at Sunset Assisted Living for their care and kindness, and also the many treasured friends she made there among the residents.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 9:30 in the Duker and Haugh Funeral Home and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment in St. Boniface Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Meals on Wheels Program. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dear Ted,
My prayers are for your sisters soul, I’ll have a mass read for her.
Requiem at St. Rose.
May God grant her eternal rest with him .
Paul K. Geers
I was sorry to hear of Marilyn’s passing. I always enjoyed talking to her at Sunset—she was one of my favs. She was always such a sweet and personable little lady. Fly high, Marilyn—Heaven has gained another angel! She will always be remembered for her loyalty and devotion to the St. Louis Cardinals! Go, Cards!
My best memories of cousin Marilyn were of visiting her house on Jersey street .She always had a couple of cocktails either sitting on her shoulder or on her hand. She showed how she taught them to play music on the microwave. She loved her birds and her family. She was a funny lovely lady. My Mom Betty and Marilyn would have conversations on the phone at least once a week after she moved to the assisted living room. They had great conversations.❤️ Prayers to my cousins Ted and Bruce.we are thinking of you ❤️
I remember Marilyn as a co-worker at the bank. She was always humming a tune as she walked around the bank doing her job. Always with a smile on her face and a friendly hello. RIP Marilyn
Denise Williams