Dorothy Ridlen's Obituary
Dorothy Virginia Ridlen, 95, of Decatur passed away on Monday, September 5, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Dorothy was born on October 18, 1920 in Decatur the daughter of Francis W. and Adah Emmaline (Whisler) Merrill. She was retired from Borg-Warner. After retiring she wintered in Florida. She married Fred C. Ridlen on June 17, 1938 they enjoyed motorcycle riding together. He preceded her in death on September 21, 1998.
Surviving are her grandchildren, Evon Neideffer of Decatur; Jeffery Runion and fiancé Kathy Richards of Lincoln; companion, Frank Delgado of Decatur; 6 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Nedra Runion; brother, Dean Merrill; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be 11 AM Friday, September 9, 2016 in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10-11 AM Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park.
The family of Dorothy Virginia Ridlen is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526. Send condolences to the family and share memories at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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