Virginia C. Ripka Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Virginia C. Ripka of Granite City, Illinois, who passed away on February 13, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia C. Ripka to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Wilson and Katherine Wilson (Breeding); her husband Willard M. "Bill" Ripka; her son-in-law Michael Bogovich; and her siblings, Goldie Brune, Leonard Wilson, Thelma Duncan, Arthur Wilson and Mildred Veasmen.
She is survived by: her children, Larry Ripka of Meta, Terry Ripka of Granite City and Shari Bogovich of Federal Way, Washington; her grandchildren, Joshua Bogovich, Lindsay Bogovich (Steven Bollman) and Leigh Ann Ripka; her great grandchildren, Dean, Marlowe and Rafe; and her sister Shirley Lough. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Irwin Chapel (3960 Maryville Rd, Granite City, IL 62040). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
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