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Carolyn Ridder Obituary
Carolyn E. Ridder, nee Lindberg, age 79, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Beloved wife of James B. Ridder. Loving mother of Brian (Karrie Comatas) Ridder and Kristine (Bill) Holland. Loving grandmother of Nicholas Ridder, Evan Holland, and Michael (fiancée Kylie) Holland. Dear sister of Kenneth (Glenda) Lindberg and Valerie (Dale) Gervais. Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Vergil and Eleanor Lindberg.
Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She loved to serve the Lord in so many ways in her church. She enjoyed traveling, book club with her friends, and spoiling her grandkids. Carolyn spent many years as a stay at home mother, and then after her kids were grown she worked as a pharmacy technician. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.
Visitation Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home with Rev. John Rogers officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Grace Church (PCA) www.gracenwi.com. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com.
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mary pieters
April 27, 2025
my sincerest sympathy for the loss of the love of your life
Claudia DeGraaf
April 24, 2025
I am so very sorry I couldn’t be there! My thoughts and prayers to you Jim and your entire family. I have so many wonderful memories of Carolyn from all our DMS days. She was a lovely lady and I know she will be greatly missed!!!
Anthony Andello
April 23, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May your memories bring you comfort. God Bless
Lynnae Smith
April 22, 2025
Aunt Carolyn was always such an encouragement to everyone around her. Our prayers and sympathy go out to all of you in the passing of this dear sweet woman.
Love to all of you,
Jim and Lynnae Smith and family
Nancy Ridder
April 22, 2025
So sorry to hear of Carolyn's passing. She was rejoicing in Heaven on
Easter.
Jimmy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise DeBoer (Stam)
April 22, 2025
Jim, Ken, Val, and families,
I will always hold fond memories, in my heart, of the entire Lindberg family while "growing-up" at Homewood Reformed Church! As an adult, it was such a pleasure sharing our love for our Savior in a small Bible group with Jim & Carolyn at 1st Reformed of Lansing. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers!
Brooke Berson
April 21, 2025
Brian, I’m so terribly sorry to hear about your mom. Looking at her picture, I see the strong resemblance. She seemed like a beautiful person. It is devastating losing a parent and I hope your memories and family provide peace and comfort. You and your family are in my heart.
MR MRS hochfelder
April 21, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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