Michelle A. Ripperda

Michelle A. Ripperda, 33, of Trenton, IL, died Monday, June 24, 2024, St. Joseph Hospital, Highland, IL.

She was born December 22, 1990, to Edward and Kathryn (Nee Watt) Ripperda, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Clayton, MO.

Michelle was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL.  She spent her days at Holly’s House of Hope doing projects.  She started Lewis and Clark College for Life program and really enjoyed it.  Michelle loved swimming at Korte Rec. Center, going to Camp and her fuzzy socks. She was the sweetest girl who loved being with her nieces, her whole family and in the midst of all the activities.  Michelle loved music and Disney programs; Winnie the Pooh was her recent favorite show.

She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Ashley, in infancy.

Michelle is survived by her parents, Ed and Kathy Ripperda, Trenton, IL; sister, Stephanie (Michael) Ashford, Highland, IL, nieces, Payton and Sophia; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorials may be made to Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL or Holly’s House of Hope.

Visitation: Friday, June 28, 2024, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL, and Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 am at Hope Lutheran Church, Highland, IL.

Funeral Service: Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 10:00 am at Hope Lutheran Church.

Clergy: Rev. Scott Busacker, Pastor.

Interment: Highland City Cemetery.