Obituaries: Ridenour

Posted on April 6, 2016

Loia Ridenour

Loia E. Ridenour, 70, of Bloomington, passed away at 7:24 a.m. at her residence on April 2.

Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Friday at Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home in Bloomington. Cremation will be accorded and internment will be private at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Loia was born on July 13, 1945 in Indianapolis, a daughter to Roy and Julia Lollar Hutton.

Surviving are her children, Sharon (David) Dunn, Joseph (Julie) Brown, both of Wisconsin, Larry Ridenour of Normal, Mary Vega, Sheila Ridenour, Dorothy Powell, Diana Ridenour, all of Bloomington; 17 grandchildren;12 great grandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Michelle, five brothers, and two sisters.

Loia was a dedicated worker and was always smiling and laughing. She was a NASCAR fan, collected bottles and was fond of butterflies. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Online condolences and memories of Loia may also be left for the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

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