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Maureen Ritchie Obituary
Maureen E. Ritchie, 79, of Schererville, passed away Wednesday May 25, 2011. Maureen tended her children, grandchildren, family and friends as she did the flowers in her garden, protecting them with her love, weeding out what would cause them harm, watering them with her tears, and bringing them light with her smile so all remained strong and with her as did her beloved perennials. She loved gardening and sewing, making Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and winning many awards at fairs for her quilts and christening gowns. Maureen is survived by her children: Dennis (Cathy) Ritchie, Mary (Larry) Sokolowski, Ken Joe Ritchie, John Andy (Jody) Ritchie, and Laurie (David) Smith; grandchildren: Dr. Angela and Kaitlin Ritchie, Aaron and Kevin Sokolowski, Andrew, Timmy and Emma Ritchie, and Meghan and Lindsey Smith; her beloved pet, Lacy; sister, Bonnie Powell; honorary daughter, Annette Horgash; special friends: Dorothy (James) Jansen, Betty (Herman) Young, and Hildie Scott; and many close relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; mother, Ora Hill; and brother, Bud Blaney. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave., St. John, IN with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael Church, Schererville, with Rev. Martin Dobrzynski officiating. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3:00-8:00 p.m. with a wake service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. www.fagenmiller.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Maureen Ritchie
October 22, 2011
i miss you and love you!! xoxoxoxoxo
Rodney Bozinovich
June 1, 2011
Andy & Family
Sorry to hear about your loss.My condolences to you and your family.
John Gruszka
June 1, 2011
To Andy and the Ritchie Family,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss. We were very saddened to learn of your mother's passing.
May 31, 2011
To the Ritchie Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. I remember your mom in my prayers.
Kathy Cross
Lois & Joe Hayworth
May 31, 2011
Denny, Mary, Joey, Andy and Laurie -- we were very sad to receive your voice message regarding your Mom - she was always so wonderful to us and Matt. I know you will all miss her. She was a wonderful role model as a mother, grandmother and friend and we have many, many precious memories of times spent with her, your dad and all of you as well. Our prayers are with your entire family.
Deana & Allan (Matan)Wardill
May 29, 2011
Dear Mary and the Ritchie family,
Sending you our deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. Though we never met her, she sounded like a wonderful lady. May God Bless you at this time.
Cheri Keuler
May 29, 2011
Maureen was always there to greet you at the door with a smile...and you were always family to her... That is how I will always remember her. My deepest sympathy to all of the Ritchie family.
Trudy Keilman Walters
May 29, 2011
I am very sorry to hear you have lost Maureen, so precious to your heart. Hold fond memories in your heart and know that our Saving Savior is holding her in His arms. With deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to her family and her friends.
Mila Sokolowski
May 29, 2011
Dear Ritchie Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a sweet lady. I always looked forward to seeing what she made for the parties. Always something yummy. At this time of sorrow, may you find comfort in your memories. Our prayers and sympathies are with you all.
Love, Mila, Dan, Danny and Kara
Ray Berilla
May 29, 2011
She always smiled and waived when I drove by. She made me smile.
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