John B. Ritzema Obituary
We bid farewell to John B. Ritzema (Joliet, Illinois), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 21, 2024 at the age of 92. John touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John B. Ritzema to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, John shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid John farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
He is survived by: his wife Ardene; his children, Christine Ross, Carol Danielson (Mark) and James Ritzema (Julie); and his siblings, Edward Ritzema (Karen) and Jeanette Vellenga (James). He is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials to Lightways Hospice will be appreciated.
