Jacqueline L. Rickert, nee Mathews, 72, of Trenton, IL, born Tuesday, May 6, 1947, in East St. Louis, IL, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O Fallon, IL.
Jackie worked in a law firm as a legal secretary. She was an active member of Trenton Chapter #756 OES, Hannah White Shrine #104, Amaranth Faith Court #28, Past Grand Royal Matron of Amaranth for the State of Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Husband: Gene W. Rickert
- Parents: Leander Mathews and Georgia Hasselberg
- Great grandchild: Emma Hoover
Surviving are her:
- Son: John (Kim) Rickert of Belleville, IL
- Partner: Howard Harpstrite of Trenton, IL
- Sisters
- Janet (Ed) Mathews-Harris of Seminole, FL
- Sandy Reese of St. Louis, MO
- Angie (Neil) Mathews- Hackstadt of Okawville, IL
- Brother: Lee Mathews of Troy, IL
- Grandchildren
- Ashton (Payten) Michaels
- Angel (Vick) Barret
- Michaela (Tyler) Hoover
- Lauren Rickert
- Logan Rickert
- Great-grandson: Mason Hoover
- Nephews
- David Harris
- Ed (Tina) Huddleston
- Nieces
- Cheryl (Charles) Huddleston-Waller
- Mary (Shane) Harris-Blankenship
Memorials: In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Illinois Grand Court (for Diabetes).
Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 – 8:00 pm, Monday, September 16, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. Fraternal Services will begin at 6:30 pm.
Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Pastor David Amsden officiating. Private burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
2 Comments To "Jacqueline L. Rickert"
#1 Comment By Mary & Shane On September 13, 2019 @ 6:51 pm
You will be greatly missed Aunt Jackie. I will never forget you and love you forever. Fly high beautiful! ❤️❤️
#2 Comment By Kalena Bingaman On September 16, 2019 @ 11:03 am
We are so very sorry to hear of her passing. She was a sweet lady.
Love,
The Bingaman’s
Jared, Kalena, Payton & Greyson