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Gladys L. Rippel
Service Date:September 15th, 2011

Gladys L. Rippel Secor- Gladys L. Rippel, 99, of Roanoke, IL formerly of Secor, IL passed away at 7:30 am on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Home where she had been a resident. She was born on July 9, 1912 in Secor, IL a daughter of Charles and Emma Miller Hunzinger. She married Carl Rippel on December 14, 1934 in Secor, IL. He passed away on March 1, 1996. Surviving are one daughter, Carol Sauder and one son-in-law Jim Sauder, who was like a son to her, of Roanoke, IL; six grandchildren, Lori (Jerry) Daugherty of Eureka, IL; Cindy (Al) Bardeleben of Decatur, IL; Jay (Michelle) Sauder of Roanoke, IL; Jayme (Howard) Eigsti of Eureka, IL; Jan (Pat) Donlan of Astoria, IL; Dawn Rippel of Creve Couer, IL; one sister-in-law Doris Remmers; nineteen great grandchildren, five great great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Norval; and one son, Duane. Gladys enjoyed reading and crocheting. She always made home made hand towels to give away as gifts to others. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and just a pleasant person who always had a happy attitude. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Secor where she was active in the Ladies Aid. Her love of Christ was the source of her loving and serving heart as she worked on the family farm, served at St. John’s Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid, and cared for numerous relatives in their illnesses. The family would like to give a special thank you to the care givers at the nursing home who became like family to Gladys. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Pastors Scott Adle and Virgil Kelm will officiate. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 5-8 pm at Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke and from 9-10 am on Thursday before the service at the church. Burial will be in Secor Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church or the Roanoke Apostolic Christian Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnsonharris.com.
  • From:  Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke

    Our sympathy goes to all the family at this time of parting. We will certainly miss Gladys at the Home, but were glad to be of service to her and all of you. The staff at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke

  • From:  Luella & Art Eigsti

    We are sending our sympathy to the family we felt real close to Gladys as she has been a part of our family for many years always joined us at Birthday partys at Jayme's she will be missed but know she is at a better place and she was ready to go what a Beautiful lady inside and out! Love and Prayers! Art & Luella Eigsti

  • From:  Glenda Hockman Howe

    My deepest sympathy for your loss. I have very found memories of your mother from my childhood in Secor. She was a wonderful women and a fantastic neighbor.

  • From:  Teri Cargill

    To: Carol, Jim and Family; I would like to express my sympathy to all of you, in this time of your loss. But as you all know how I felt about Gladys, I just wanted to tell you I will miss her dearly forever as you will. You all know how lucky you were to have her in your lives for such a long time, I would just like to Thank-You for sharing a small part of her life with me. Sincerely yours, Teri Cargill

  • From:  Bob and Betty Huschen

    Bett and I are sendding our sympathy to the family as we are in Az until Monday. She was a fine Christian lady and She will be missed. We know she is at a better place. We are keeping you and the familyin our prayers and thoughts. May God continue with what you all.