Donna Jean Ruder

Donna Jean (Ferden) Ruder, 87, of Herscher, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023 at Courtyard Estates surrounded by family. She was born on June 25, 1936, the daughter of Leroy and Elvera (Schlaich) Ferden. Donna is survived by her four sons, Stephen (Jennifer Omann) Ruder, Stanley Ruder, Scott (Leslie) Ruder, Shawn Ruder; two daughters, Sheila (Mark) Carter, Cheryl (Len) Winnicki; four sisters, Lois Brenneisen, Beverly Dayhoff, Nancy St. Pierre, Charlene Hoskins; bother-in-law, Doug Plasters; two grandchildren, Travis (Kait) Winnicki, Rob Winnicki. She is preceded in death by her sister, Janice Plasters; son-in-law, Joe Marcotte; brothers-in-law, Roger St. Pierre, Fritz Brenneisen; nephews, David Brenneisen, and Grant Turner. Visitation will be held Friday, August 18, 2023, from 9:00am to 10:30am at St. Margaret Mary Church in Herscher until the funeral mass at 10:30 am officiated by Fr. Ron Neitzke. Burial will immediately follow at St. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Herscher. Memorials may be made to Uplifted Care and St. Jude’s Childrens Hospital. Jensen Funeral Home of Kankakee is handling the arrangements.