Janis Riddle

Janis J. Riddle, 91, formerly of Minier, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Hopedale Medical Complex, Hopedale, IL.

She was born March 17, 1934 to Eurvon and Anna Roudenbush Atkins.  She was the youngest of six children:  Bill (Zelda), Elizabeth (Clare) Biegler, Walter (Noreen), Bob (Minnie), and Allan (Dorothy), all deceased.

In the 5th grade, the family moved to Minier, IL, and there she met Shirild (Dick) Riddle, and they married on September 2, 1956.  They had two sons Richard “Rick” (Lisa) and Michael “Mike” and granddaughter, Rachel Riddle.

Janis graduated from Minier High School in 1952.  She worked at The Baby Fold, Normal, IL, and Minier Grade School Cafeteria.  She worked for the Olympia School District #16 for 17 1/2 years as Asst. Cafeteria Manager and then as District Manager, retiring in 1989. She and Dick were past co-owners of The Town & Country Restaurant in Minier.

She was an active member of the St. John’s United Church of Christ and started MEMO meals (Monday Evening Meals Out) in 1993 which continues to this day.  Janis was a charter member of the Minier Historical Society, serving as Treasurer.

She loved to crochet, quilt, write poems, work crossword puzzles, and dancing with her favorite partner, Dick.  In their younger years, she and Dick traveled throughout the US and abroad.  She was an avid Cubs fan.  She was always there whenever help was needed. She loved her family and lived a full and rewarding life.  She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 10:00 am to 11:45 am followed by a funeral service at noon at St. John’s United Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, Minier, IL with burial in the Minier Cemetery. Haensel-Oswald Funeral Home in Minier is handling the arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the St. John’s United Church of Christ or the Minier Rescue Squad.  

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