Jeanette Sue Lager of Muddy

Jeanette Sue Lager, 82, of Muddy passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at her residence.

A graveside service took place Thursday, Aug. 1 at Digby Cemetery in Dale. Pastor Jerry Wells officiated.

Jeanette was born May 31, 1942, in Benton to Phillip Lager and Mildred (Neulist) Lager. Jeanette was employed as a secretary with the Veterans Administration. She previously attended Palestine Church of Carrier Mills.

Survivors include her son, Rodney Ritchason, and companion Janice Chiodini of Harrisburg; daughter Debbie Voelz and husband Edward of Dale; grandson Rodney Ritchason II of Du Quoin; granddaughters Rachel Russell, husband Nick and children Abbi, Gage, RayLeigh, Wyatt, Robin and Lillian of Florida, Ill., and Linsi Alavanja and husband Lanzo and children Viktor and Sofia; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding her in death were her parents and brother Phillip Lager.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois Team Blue East and will be accepted by the family or Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro.