Mary Ann Ridder
Mary Ann Ridder, age 80, of Quincy, died on Monday, December 16, 2024 in the home of her niece. She was born on February 8th, 1944 in Quincy the daughter of William and Marie (Welchans) Ridder. She married Michael Cook in 1994. He preceded her in death in 2022.
Mary Ann attended Quincy Notre Dame and then entered the Benedict Convent of Perpetual Adoration Chapel in St. Louis in 1961. In 1965 she began teaching music at the Chapel. In 1967, Mary Ann left the Convent. She later worked as a CNA for St. Mary Hospital, Blessing Hospital and then for many years at the Illinois Veterans Home until her retirement.
Mary Ann liked her visits to the casino in LaGrange. She was also a musician playing the violin, piano and other instruments. She also adored her cats.
Mary Ann is survived by nieces, Jennifer Meyer and Jody Schneider along with other relatives.
In addition to her husband, Mary Ann was also preceded in death by a brother James William Ridder along with his wife Joyce and a nephew Jeffrey James Ridder.
The Requiem for Mary Ann will be sung on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:30 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home on Friday from 9:00 until 10:00 AM. Memorials may be made to the St. Rose Catholic Church or to the Blessing Foundation for Hospice. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Dear Family.
Mary was my friend ever since she came to St. Rose. She sang in our latin choir and had a beautiful voice too. Her kindness was always shown in her actions. She loved the Latin mass. He spoke of the Ridder family and the western catholic paper her family founded. She had deep roots in Quincy and the catholic community.
She was humble and thought of others and not of herself.
She will be missed at the parish.
May God reward her now.
Thank you Mary Ann, it was a pleasure knowing you. Many masses will be said for you.
Paul K. Geers. President of the Latin mass society/ Historic St. Rose of lima Parish.
Mary Ann was my classmate at St Mary’s School in Quincy! She lived about 2 blocks from me ! She was always friendly and a kind person. !I remember when she went to the convent ! I really liked her Mom and Dad ! Great people! RIP Mary Ann !
Prayers. !
We are remembering Mary Ann as she walked the halls of St. Mary Hospital leaving her footprints on the St. Mary Hospital legacy.
The St. Mary Hospital sends our deepest sympathy to Mary Ann’s family and friends.
The St. Mary Hospital Community
I worked with Mary Ann at St. Mary Hospital. She was truly a nice person and a lot of fun. So sorry to hear of her passing. Prayers for her family
I worked with Mary Ann at St Marys. Sending my deepest sympathy to her loved ones.