With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Teresa F. Ritz of Effingham, Illinois, born in Wendelin, Illinois, who passed away on January 23, 2024 at the age of 79. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Teresa F. Ritz to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Adam Buerster and Monica Margaret Buerster (Kuenstler); her husband Robert D. Ritz; and her siblings, Mary Jane Keller, Tom Buerster, Edith McDonald, Anna Lou Stone and Rita Proctor.

She is survived by : her children, Gregory Ritz of Orlando, FL, Rhonda Poulter (Bob) of Aurora, CO, Bryan Ritz (Angela) of Effingham, IL and Debra Garnica (Bob) of Plainfield, IL; her grandchildren, Zachary Ritz, Jordyn Poulter, Lorrin Poulter, Dylan Ritz, Ethan Ritz, Kaia Garnica and Gavin Garnica; and her brother Paul Buerster (Michelle) of Charleston, IL. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Adams Funeral Chapel