It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Bonnie Ritter of Carlyle, Illinois, born in Detroit, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 85, on March 26, 2021. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bonnie Ritter to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Manhart and Ida Manhart (Arrowsmith); her husband James C. Ritter; her grandson Charles "Chuck" Schurdell; and her sister Barbara Hagedorn.

She is survived by: her children, James "Jim" Ritter, Jr. (Carol) of Carlyle, Tammy Schurdell (Glenn) of Hoffman and Kenneth D. "Dave" Ritter (Chelsea) of Arnold, Missouri; her grandchildren, James Cody Ritter, III of Carlyle, Dylan Ritter of Carlyle, Crystal Heidlage (Eric) of Hoffman, Jeanie Davis of Highland, Tina Howard (Jesse) of Hoffman and Dustin Ritter (Megan) of Trenton; and her brother Kenny Manhart (Timee) of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In memory of Bonnie, memorial donations may be made to the Carlyle Healthcare Center and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street in Centralia, Illinois 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Ritter family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutherland-Garnier & Sons Funeral Home