Ina Jean Ritter Koppen

 Ina Jean Ritter Koppen, age 71, of Rock Hill, SC, formerly of Fennimore, died Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House, Rock Hill, SC after a 42 year struggle with cancer. Ina was born September 11, 1937 in Lancaster, the daughter of William Isaac and Nettie Marie (Udelhoven) Ritter. Ina was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening, arts, crafts and visiting with family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her loved ones.

Survivors include her daughters: Colleen (Les) Binko,  Mesa, AZ; Brenda (Jerry)  Kent, Pearland, TX and Wanda (Brian) Kirschbaum , Clover, SC; her son: William (Brenda) Koppen, Cuba City,  WI; a brother: Elmer (Pat) Ritter, Boscobel; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her fianc, Carl Nelson.

Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. on  Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at Martin Funeral Home in  Lancaster with Pastor Mark Hoehne officiating. Burial was in  Hurricane Cemetery, rural  Lancaster. The family greeted friends on Monday, July 13, 2009, from 4:00 p.m. until  7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home, Lancaster and from 10:00 a.m. until time of services on Tuesday at the funeral home.