Biography

Velma Elfreida (Carlson) Ritter, 93 of Chillicothe died at 3:45am on Monday, February 22, 2010 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Chillicothe.

Born November 14, 1916 in Peoria, Il to Elmer and Elfrieda Carlson, she married Carlton "Carl" Ritter on June 22, 1936. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are her son; Aaron "Bud" (Carol) Ritter of Sparland, Il, daughter; Karvel (Steve) Cornejo of La Verne, CA and son; Tommy Ritter of CA, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Her parents, an infant daughter, four brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Chillicothe. Velma and Carl traveled for many years from California to Arizona and Illinois before settling in Chillicothe. She was an avid Bing and card player, enjoyed lunching with her extended family and traveling.

Visitation will be from 5-7pm on Friday, February 26, 2010 at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Cremation rites will be accorded following visitation and a memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Ted Mitchell will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Chillicothe City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to her church or to Talking Books at the Chillicothe Library. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Friday February 26, 2010, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home
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Funeral

Saturday February 27, 2010, 1:00 P.M. at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home
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Burial

Saturday February 27, 2010 at Chillicothe City Cemetery
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