Janet M. Ripperda

Janet M. Ripperda, age 82 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, December 02, 2021, at her home, Highland, IL. She was born on Saturday, January 21, 1939, in Highland, IL, the daughter of Melvin and Stella (nee Gruenenfelder) Reding. On Saturday, June 27, 1959, she married Alphonse P. Ripperda at St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, Illinois, who passed away on Monday, September 01, 2008. She was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL and the Joy Singers. She was born and raised in Highland, IL, attending Highland Schools. After her father's death, she was 13 years old, helping raise her siblings. She worked for the Marine Garment Factory until it closed. Then she worked for Miss Elaine Garment Factory in O'Fallon, IL, until it closed and then worked for Highland Machine and Screw, until retiring 2001. She enjoyed bowling, playing euchre and other card games. After her husband's death she travelled to Italy, Alaska, Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore, Black Hills, New Orleans and Los Angeles. She enjoyed playing the "One Armed Bandits" at area casinos. Survivors include: Son - Russell L. (Bonnie) Ripperda, Sparta, IL Daughter - Tamera L. (Partner - Mary K. Burk) Ripperda, Millstadt, IL Grandchild - Kyle M. (Dawn) Ripperda, Highland, IL Grandchild - Kory M. (Shannon) Ripperda, Dardenne Prairie, MO Great Grandchild - Haley R. Miller Great Grandchild - Joelle E. Ripperda Great Grandchild - Bensen M. Ripperda Great Grandchild - Sutton M. Ripperda Brother - Darwin (Cheryl) Reding, Highland, IL Sister - Lola "Tootie" Missey, Saint Jacob, IL Brother - Scott (Lynn) Novak, Highland, IL Sister - Sherry (Charles) Bresnahan, St. Louis, MO Brother In-Law - Russell Schulte, S. Dakota, Brother In-Law - Raymond Ripperda Sister In-Law - Mary Ann Brueggemann Sister In-Law - Elinor Ripperda, Highland, IL Many Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by: Father - Melvin Edwin Reding - Died 10/30/1952 Mother - Stella Irene Reding (nee Gruenenfelder) - Died 2/5/2007 Step Father - Robert "Red" Novak Step Father - Stanley Brauer Husband - Alphonse P. "Phonse" Ripperda - Died 9/01/2008 Brother - Clarence Reding Sister - Marianne Schulte Sister In-Law - Marilee Reding Brother In-Law - Charles Missey Sister In-Law & Spouse - Catherine (Herman) Buscher Sister In-Law & Spouse - Wilhelmine B. (Alvin) Schroeder Brother In-Law & Spouse - Edward J. (Ruth Ann) Ripperda Brother In-Law - Vincent H. Ripperda Brother In-Law & Spouse - Joseph (Virginia) Ripperda Brother In-Law & Spouse - John B. (Margaret Ann) Ripperda Brother In-Law & Spouse - Jerome F. (Helen) Ripperda (twin) Sister In-Law & Spouse - Josephine A. (Alex) Hood (twin). Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, December 05, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Monday, December 06, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 06, 2021, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Fr. Piotr Kosk, Parochial Vicar, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or HSHS Hospice.

Janet M. Ripperda

January 21, 1939 - December 2, 2021