John J. Ritchey's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2024 in Oakland, Illinois

John J. Ritchey

July 18, 1947 - May 9, 2024 (76 years old)

Oakland, Illinois

John J. Ritchey's obituary , Passed away on May 9, 2024 in Oakland, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schilling Funeral Home

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John J. Ritchey

July 18, 1947 - May 9, 2024 (76 years old)

Oakland, Illinois

John J. Ritchey Obituary

The passing of John J. Ritchey of Oakland, Illinois, born in Mode, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 9, 2024 at the age of 76. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Paul Ritchey and Mary Maxine Ritchey (Knifley); and his siblings, Wesley, Brad, Mike, Lynn and Willie Jo.

He is survived by: his wife Della Mae Ritchey of Oakland, IL; his daughters, Dawn Ellen Jones of Seymour, IN, Shanie Lee Ford (Rick) of Charleston, IL and Mika Mae Karbassioon (Rameen) of Charleston, IL; his grandchildren, Christiana Marie Jones (Athena) of Marshall, IL, Skye Perez (Bryan) of Columbus, IN, John Ford of Charleston, IL, Leha Kennedy (Eric) of Charleston, IL, Derek Ford of Provo, UT, Lisa Ford (Cassidy) of Charleston, IL, Isaac Karbassioon of Charleston, IL, Emma Karbassioon of Charleston, IL, Liam Karbassioon of Charleston, IL, Zander Karbassioon of Charleston, IL, Della Kay Jones of Seymour, IN, Benjamin Belli Polito of Marshall, IL and Oscar Julian Perez of Columbus, IN; and his sisters, Brenda Hess (Richard) and Retha Sue Walker of Mattoon, IL..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Schilling Funeral Home



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Schilling Funeral Home
1301 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938

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Beals Cemetery

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