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Martha Rynders Obituary
ALTON — Martha Ann (Prullage) Rynders, 89, of Alton, Illinois, passed away Monday, Jan. 25, 2021.
She was born on Oct. 28, 1931 in Alton.
She married her high school sweetheart, Harold Joseph Rynders, in 1952.
Harold & Martha had four children and celebrated 24 years of marriage before Harold lost his battle to cancer.
Visitation is 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Alton.
Memorial Mass will follow at 11 a.m.
Inurnment will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Godfrey, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church or Marquette's Drew Schmidt Memorial Scholarship Fund.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Linda Fry
February 3, 2021
My deepest sympathy to her family. She was such a kind woman and I enjoyed time spent with her
Jan (Gross) Bloodworth
February 3, 2021
Martha was a truly wonderful lady, as all of the Rynders Ladies are/were. We were blessed to have her in our lives, as I am sure she
will be blessing those she encounters in Heaven.
Carole & Dean Mann
February 3, 2021
Martha was a very sweet and special lady! Many thoughts and prayers to all of her family!!! Carole & Dean Mann
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