Wilma J. Ridgway's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Marion, Illinois

Wilma J. Ridgway

May 12, 1934 - September 9, 2025 (91 years old)

Marion, Illinois

Wilma J. Ridgway's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2025 in Marion, Illinois

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Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home

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Wilma J. Ridgway

May 12, 1934 - September 9, 2025 (91 years old)

Marion, Illinois

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Wilma J. Ridgway Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Wilma J. Ridgway of Marion, Illinois, born in Herrin, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 91, on September 9, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, David Leon and Laura Jean Horn (Sellars); her husband Wallace L. Ridgway; her children, Jaki Hosman and Michael W. Prather; her former husband Jack Prather; and her siblings, Barbara Myrick-Pisoni, Charles Horn and Richard Horn.

She is survived by: her son Bob; her daughter-in-law Kathy Prather of Carbondale, IL; her grandchildren, Angel, Matt Cox of Carterville, DeAnn Hosmon of Herrin, IL, Jason, Bobbie Hosmon of Clayton, OH, Sarah Hosmon of Herrin, Ryan, Autumn Prather of Marion, Amanda and Steve Clifford of Foley, AL; her great grandchildren, Austin, Zoe, Maddie, Kaitlin, Mikaela, Dylan of Carly, T. J., Ethan Jack II, Roman, Zane, Eden, Dakota and Abbey; and her great great grandchildren, August and Luka. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home



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Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home
2704 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948

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Sep 16

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Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home
2704 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948

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