Carolyn E. Ridder

Carolyn E. Ridder, nee Lindberg, age 79, of St. John, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Beloved wife of James B. Ridder. Loving mother of Brian (Karrie Comatas) Ridder and Kristine (Bill) Holland.  Loving grandmother of Nicholas Ridder, Evan Holland, and Michael (fiancée Kylie) Holland.  Dear sister of Kenneth (Glenda) Lindberg and Valerie (Dale) Gervais.  Aunt of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Vergil and Eleanor Lindberg.

Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She loved to serve the Lord in so many ways in her church. She enjoyed traveling, book club with her friends, and spoiling her grandkids. Carolyn spent many years as a  stay at home mother, and then after her kids were grown she worked as a pharmacy technician. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Visitation Wednesday, April 23, 2025 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Smits Funeral Home with Rev. John Rogers officiating.  Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Grace Church (PCA) www.gracenwi.com .

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