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Stephanie Ridder Obituary
Stephanie M. (Zachary) Ridder, age 52, passed away peacefully at her home on November 15, 2025, after a courageous 22-month battle with cancer.
She was born October 2, 1973, to Edward and Margaret (Waugh) Zachary in Omaha, NE. Stephanie attended Glenwood High School and earned an associate's degree from Hamilton College. She worked at National Indemnity for the last 18 years.
Stephanie was preceded in death by father, Edward Zachary; grandmother, Renée Waugh; aunt, Wanda Clarke and uncle, Don Clarke; nephew, Samuel Krueger.
Stephanie is survived by her husband, Joe Ridder; children, Jordan Soch, Sierra Soch (Levi Schroder), Schuylar Perry (Nick), and Jocelyn Ridder; mother, Margaret Zachary; siblings, Monica Young, Amy Krueger (Dave), and Tommy Zachary; grandson, Brigham Schroder; nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, November 21, 2025. The family will direct memorials.
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