Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1925
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
Patricia Ritchie Obituary
The family of Patricia Ritchie will hold a private Celebration of Life. Mrs. Ritchie, 95, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her residence.
Born in Litchfield, IL in 1925, Pat was the only child of Flint and Anne Ahern. Her husband, Mack Ritchie, predeceased her in 2008. The two of them were born four days apart, lived two houses apart, went to the same Litchfield schools together and knew each other their entire lives. They married in 1947 and moved to Florida where they raised two sons. They returned to Litchfield in the late 1980s.
Pat was an accomplished artist and very active in Litchfield community activities. She was a benefactor of Walton Park where a trust was established for its improvement. She was a life-long member of the Lutheran faith and a member of PEO.
Surviving are son Andrew Ritchie and wife Pam of Litchfield, IL and son Thomas Ritchie and wife Paulette of Floral City, FL. In addition, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive her.
Donations may be sent in care of the Mack and Patricia Ritchie Endowment Fund for Walton Park in care of Ameriprise Financial, 510 N. State Street, Litchfield, IL 62056 OR Mount Zion Lutheran Church, 824 N. Monroe St., Litchfield, IL 62056 OR the Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, 334 Historic Old Route 66 North, Litchfield, IL 62056.
Plummer Funeral Home, Litchfield, IL is serving the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Ritchie
Sponsored by Plummer Funeral Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Patricia Ritchie's name
Memorial Events
for Patricia Ritchie
How to support Patricia's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Patricia Ritchie's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
