Barbara E. Ritter

May 16, 1932 - November 7, 2015

Barbara E. Ritter, 83, of Watseka, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015. She was born May 16, 1932 in Watseka, IL, the daughter of Everett and Ellen (Parks) Elson. Barbara married Harold Ritter in Kentland, IN on November 18, 1950. Mrs. Ritter was a member of the Boot Kicker Line Dance Club and a Homemaker. She enjoyed ceramics, reading, puzzles, and playing board games especially Yahtzee. Surviving Mrs. Ritter is her husband, Harold Ritter of Watseka; one daughter, Judy Cartelli of Watseka; three grandchildren, Tammy (Dustin) Honn, Justin Boatman, and Michael Cartelli; one sister-in-law, Sue Elson of Florida; two brother-in-laws, Lowell (Lindy) Ritter of Arkansas and Tommy (Jan) Ritter of California; three great-grandchildren, Bailey and Kylie Honn, and Amelia Cartelli; and three nieces and nephews, Lesa, Jaimie, and Terry. She is also preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Everett “Sonny” Elson Jr.; and one brother-in-law, Kenneth Ritter. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 from 4-7p, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at 11:00 am, at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka. A one hour visitation will be held prior to services. Pastor Tyson Graber will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Watseka, IL. Memorials in Mrs. Ritter's name can be made to Donor’s Choice.