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Eloise C. Ridder
MT. PULASKI - Eloise C. Ridder, 97, of Mt. Pulaski and formerly of Jacksonville died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born October 19, 1914 in Jacksonville; the daughter of Thomas C. and Myrtle Cannon Chumley. She married Andrew Ridder on July 4, 1942 in Jacksonville and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2010.
She is survived by a daughter, Marjorie Aper (husband, Steven) of Lincoln; two grandchildren, Matthew Aper of Lincoln and Melissa Anderson (husband, Beau) of Lincoln; a brother, Ernest "Perk" Chumley of Jacksonville; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul Chumley (surviving wife, Clara of Jacksonville), Edwy Chumley, James Chumley, and Glenn Chumley.
Mrs. Ridder was a graduate of Jacksonville High School and later received her bachelor's degree from MacMurray College and her master's degree in education from the University of Wisconsin. She taught in Griggsville for two years and at Indiana University for eight years prior to returning to Jacksonville School District #117. She taught physical education for over 20 years prior to her retirement.
She was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, Daughters of the American Revolution, Jacksonville Area Historical and Genealogical Society, and Delta Kappa Gamma Honor Society for educators. She was also active with the Sherwood Eddy YMCA for many years.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery in Jacksonville. The family will meet friends at the funeral home from 10:00 AM Saturday until the time of services. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Jacksonville Public Schools Foundation. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com.
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Karen Ladd
January 19, 2012
Marge, I am sorry for your loss. I wish I had known your mother, but I joined DAR after her active years. My sincere sympathy is with you and all your family.
Beau
January 17, 2012
I only wish I had the priviledge to know Eloise longer. She was probably the most intelligent person I have ever met. She was one of the few people to be up to date on almost every current event possible. She was a great person. She will truly be missed.
Venita Beal
January 16, 2012
As a former student at JHS, I remember Mrs. Ridder well...she had a "special" zeal for everything she did. I'm sorry for your loss and pray that God will bring comfort to her family and friends.
Venita (Souza) Beal
Brian & Stacie Saxer
January 14, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Virginia Akins
January 13, 2012
Mrs. Ridder was my PE teacher while attending JHS. She will be missed by all of her students. She was a great teacher and leader. Virginia (Parrott) Akins
January 13, 2012
Eloise was a special friend! She was so knowledgeable in so many areas. An avid reader and eager to share her thoughts, and memories. Eloise could relate to all ages, and everyone loved her. She will be missed by many, especially Marge and grandchildren...and us! Al and Kay Furman
Barbara Taylor Bridgmon
January 12, 2012
What a great teacher, I remember her well even after many many years
Larry and Mary Taft
January 12, 2012
We had the pleasure of knowing Eloise and Andy primarily through the Jacksonville Family Campers Club on Lake Jacksonville many years ago. Wonderful people. What I remember well about Eloise was her common-sense approach to things....a controversy would be going on in a camping club meeting and Eloise could just calmly and matter-of-factly set things in place with her comments. She will be missed, but know she is happy being reunited with her Andy.
Cynthia Stauffer
January 12, 2012
I had the pleasure of knowing Eloise during my employment as a CNA at Vonderlieth. I was so sorry to read about her passing. She was always so sweet to me. I know she will be dearly missed.
Janis Chumley Price
January 12, 2012
To the entire Chumley family, Terry and I send our sympathy. I did my student teaching under Eloise's direction. She was a strong leader and good teacher. Sincerely, Jan and Terry Price Hertfordshire England. (JANIS CHUMLEY PRICE).
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