Obituaries

Janet Mary Ritter

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Janet Mary Ritter, 75, of Jefferson City, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Capital Region Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 8, 1943, in Harlingen, Texas, a daughter of Andrew and Gertrude (Bax) Hood, who preceded her in death. She was a 1961 graduate of Helias High School. In 1972 she went to work for the Missouri Legislature and retired after 46 years. Janet loved her family and spending time with her children and grandchildren was her greatest joy. She is survived by her children: Tim Ritter (Jackie) of Jefferson City, Lisa Abdon (Michael) of Boonville, and Jay Ritter (Leanna) of Holts Summit; siblings: Dorothy Rooney of Rogers, Arkansas, Dennis Hood (Kay) of Jefferson City, Gerri Schaefer (Ralph) of California, Peggy Manion (Keith) of Maine, and Larry Hood (Patty) of Jefferson City; grandchildren: Brittany Ritter, Samantha Williams, Heather Haskell, Josh Ritter, Adam Petty, Taylor Petty, Jackson Abdon, Zachary Ritter, Abbie Ritter, Matthew, Curtis and Shayne Haulenbeek; great-grandchildren: Julia, Mackenzie, Chloe, Kylie, Colton, Michael, Colten, Jameson, and Bryleigh. Janet was preceded in death by her daughter: Maribeth Haulenbeek. Friends will be received from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at St. Martins Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. with Fr. Stephen Jones officiating. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the St. Martins Catholic School or St. Martins Catholic Church. Arrangements are under the direction of HOUSER-MILLARD Funeral Directors, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109, (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.millardfamilychapels.com.

Published May 19, 2019