Vicky L. Ritchel

Vicky L. Ritchel obituary

Vicky L. Ritchel

Vicky Ritchel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Healy Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services - Aurora Facility on Sep. 2, 2025.

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Vicky Lynn Ritchel was called to her heavenly family on Thursday morning, August 28, 2025. She was born on February 19th, 1951, and was the third of four children of Mary and Cletuh Holloman.

Vicky was the beloved wife of Keith for 37 cherished years and a loving mom of Scott (Nicole), Jaime (John), Tim, and Bryan. She was an active member of her church for 20 years, was involved in ministry programs, and sat on several boards. She retired from Dreyer Medical Clinic after almost 20 years of service.

Vicky had many interests, including music, gardening, reading, puzzles, and psychology, but her true joy in life was being a doting grandma to Haley, Ashley, and Skyler. She was so proud of all they had accomplished.

Survivors include her husband, Keith Ritchel; children, Scott (Nicole) Hansen, Jaime (John) Hankes, Tim, and Bryan Ritchel; grandchildren, Haley and Ashley Hankes, and Skyler Jr. Carrillo; great-grandchildren, Skyler Jr, Abby, and Grayson Carrillo; and her brother Jim Holloman.

Vicky was preceded in death by her father Cletuh Holloman, her mother, Mary Nichols (Holloman), and her two brothers, Cletuh Holloman Jr. and Wesley Holloman.

Vicky's celebration of life takes place at Healy Chapel, 332 W. Downer Place in Aurora, on Friday, September 5th, 2025. A visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. with the service beginning at 4 p.m.

Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in her honor to be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation, American Cancer Society, or a reputable charitable cause of your choice. The family thanks all in advance for any contribution.

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