John F. Ridgway - Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home

#1 from:

Dave and Nancy Lashey
Marion

Sun, May 30, 2010 at 6:21 PM

So very sorry to hear about John. Please know that we are praying for you. He was a 'lover of his family,' obvious from spoken words of his children. What a wonderful tribute.

#2 from:

Heidi Capell Glaze
Austin, Texas

Sun, May 30, 2010 at 8:22 PM

To My Family...

He will be missed but Uncle Johns spirit will always remain. He is now reunited with all his family, what a joyful day for them all but a sad day for those of us who remain. Rest in Peace Uncle John...

#3 from:

Rick Blankenship 1
Sandia,Texas

Sun, May 30, 2010 at 10:54 PM

Dean,Micky, Mike,Ronda,Annette and Mrs.Ridgway I's so sorry to here about John,He was a fine person.People of LaRue lost a great Village son. I have been gone along time from LaRue but remember all the things he did for the kids in LaRue and for the village and for me.My heart goes out to you.Peace be with you.Rick Blankenship

#4 from:

Mary Jane (Leibold) Fitzpatrick
Westerville, OH

Mon, May 31, 2010 at 8:56 AM

Dear Ronda and family,

Please accept my sincerest condolences. I have very fond memories of the Ridgway family, the hatchery and all the fun. My thoughts are with you.
Sincerely, Mary Jane

#5 from:

Joe M. Justice
Zanesfield Ohio

Mon, May 31, 2010 at 10:20 AM

To the Ridgway family:
I'm so sorry to hear about John. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Joe Justice

#6 from:

Barb (Leibold) Turley
Dublin, Ohio

Mon, May 31, 2010 at 10:38 PM

Dean and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Barb

#7 from:

Sharon Hutchinson (Mc Wade)
Greer, SC

Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 7:55 AM

John and my Dad (Lowell Mc Wade) were fishing buddies. I remember the time a storm blew up on Lake Erie and John drove Dad's boat back to shore and all the guys were safe.

Thankyou John. You will be missed.

Sincerely,
Sharon Hutchinson

#8 from:

John Appelfeller
Ft. Worth, Texas

Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 8:44 AM

Marian, Ronda, Dean & Annette,
John was a good friend and someone I always looked up to. I remember finding his wallet one day out at the ball diamond behind the school. He must have been out there hitting fly balls to the kids. I walked down to the hatchery and handed it to him. He said thanks Johnny Joe and gave me 2 dollars, I was in hog heaven. He will be missed and in our thoughts and prayers.

Love to you all,
Johnny Joe and Lisa

#9 from:

Ruby Miller (Jon)
107 Gillman Avenue, Washington, IL 61571

Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 12:10 PM

Dear Ridgeway Family,

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Ruby (Jon) Miller & Jon, Casey & Hannah Miller

#10 from:

Chris O'Neill
Cranberry Township, PA

Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 3:28 PM

Annette, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Chris

#11 from:

Tricia and Steve Kapustka
Jacksonville, FL

Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 4:11 PM

Aunt Marian and Family,

I was so shocked and sad to hear about Uncle John's passing. We loved him very much and he will be missed.

I am sure that he, Aunt Keitha Mae and Dad are sitting up in heaven together looking over all of us - - as they always did - - and probably bickering at each other and enjoying big belly laughs - - like they always did.

We love you and our prayers and wishes for comfort are with all of you.

#12 from:

Bill Lee
Xenia,Oh

Tue, Jun 1, 2010 at 9:37 PM

My condolances to the Ridgeway family. My first job was working for John and Dean in the hatchery, and both taught me things I remember to this day. It was John Ridgeway and men like him that made LaRue such a great place to grow up in. Thanks, Bill

#13 from:

Wendell Williams
greer s.c

Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 12:25 AM

Sorry to hear about John's passing. I remember how kind he was to me when i lost my wife Francine. Our prayers are with the Ridgway family.

#14 from:

Bacon cottage
Coldwater, Mich

Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:26 AM

WE will remember John as the fisherman and great minnow hunter- -
He use to go aroung the whole shore catching his minnows - - and we called him the minnow man.

So sorry for your loss- -

Love, The Bacon cottage

#15 from:

B.J. Elwell
Perrysville, Pa.

Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 4:58 PM

Annette and Family,

I'm sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers to you all.

B.J.

#16 from:

lloyd e. luikart
1017 columbus ave. washington c.h.,ohio 43160

Wed, Jun 2, 2010 at 5:34 PM

I used to trim Johns' trees back in the 90s.He was truly a pleasure to socialize and conduct business with.Condolences, he will be sadly missed.Lloyd E. Luikart

#17 from:

Jackie Bowden Meade
Upper Sandusky, Ohio

Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 10:33 AM

Dean and family, I am thinking of you all in this heartfelt time. We always have more strength than we realize. Take care!

#18 from:

Stephanie Wickett
Fort Pierce, FL

Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 10:30 PM

Aunt Marian, Rhonda, Dean, Annette & families,
What a warm, loving man that will be missed by so many. He was all about family and so proud of you all. We will so miss him in Florida.
Thanksgiving will always be at my house, Aunt Marian. I love you all and feel your sorrow.
Grandpa & Nanny have them all now.
Love, Stevie

#19 from:

S. L. Efua Joe
Coraopolis, PA

Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 3:46 AM

Annette-

Prayers of peace and blessings of encouragment are extended to you and your family as you celebrate your father's life. Know that your grief won't ever end, but it will be transformed into a joy of remembrance and thanks for your father's life.

Comfort,
Efua

#20 from:

Nancy and Darel Bair
112 Georgian Terr., Texarkana, Ar

Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 10:32 AM

We were so sorry to hear about John. Our prayers are with you at this time. We had a lot of fun time with both of you in Florida.

#21 from:

Pam Martini
MWH

Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 10:17 AM

Annette,
My sincerest condolences to you and yours. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Always,
Pam Martini

#22 from:

Karen Redd-McCann
Marion

Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 12:15 AM

My fondest memory of your father was ... of course, the colored baby chicks, LOL. What else, LOL? Your dad was graceous enough to share in his wealth to make us kids (in your class) have the best Easter ever. And that he did. I think we all felt special.

I hope Dean it made you feel special to be able to do that for your class because I'm sure that was your dad's intent.

I'm sorry that I missed the funeral. I just found out. I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that you, Micki and Marian can ease the pain by remembering the good things about John. Please give your mother my love. God Bless you all. Please know you are in my prayers.

Take Care With A Smile,
Karen Redd-McCann

#23 from:

Georgette Burke
Magee Pharmacy

Mon, Jun 7, 2010 at 9:00 AM

Annette,
I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
With love, Georgette