Wanda June Ritter Obituary (1923 - 2024)

Wanda June Ritter, 100 of Nilwood passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 14, 2024 at her home with her loving daughter by her side. She was born February 10, 1923 in Girard, the daughter of Ernest and Thelma (Starkey) DeFevers. She married Charles Ritter on August 6, 1949 in Belleville, IL and he preceded her in death on January 18, 2018. Wanda enjoyed playing the piano, playing cards, especially Solitaire and eating cookies. Her greatest love was her family and watching her grandkids and great grandkids sporting events. Wanda is survived by her daughter Niki (Dave) Larson of Girard; grandchildren Dustin (Michelle) Weller of Atwater and D’Lynn (Clint) Helton of Virden; great grandchildren Josh and Alex Weller and Carter and Grant Helton along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Wanda will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 19, 2024 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden with Pastor Ron Schaff officiating. Burial will follow at Girard Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of services on Friday at the Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested and may be made to the Girard/Nilwood Fire Department and will be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden who is honored to be caring for Wanda’s family.