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

A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Digby Cemetery in Dale, IL, at 11 a.m. Pastor Jerry Wells will be officiating. If attending the service, please go directly to the cemetery.

Jeanette was born May 31, 1942, in Benton, IL, 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, Harrisburg, IL; daughter Debbie Voelz and husband Edward, Dale, IL; grandson Rodney Ritchason II, Du Quoin, IL; granddaughters Rachel Russell, husband Nick and children Abbi, Gage, RayLeigh, Wyatt, Robin, and Lillian of Florida, IL; Linsi Alavanja and husband Lanzo and children Viktor and Sofia; 8 great-grandchildren; 1 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 family or Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro, IL.