Kimberly Ann (Ripberger) Fletcher
Kimberly Ann (Ripberger) Fletcher, 58 of Monticello, and formerly of Tipton, passed into eternal life on Friday, August 3, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 5, 1960 in Morrow, Ohio to Richard Carl & Mary Lou (Thoennes) Ripberger. Kim married Thomas Edward Fletcher on April 29, 2000 and he survives.
Kim was a retired nurse, last working for Wabash Valley Services in Monticello. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church in Monticello. Kim was a graduate of Tri-Central High School, Class of 1978 and had received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Joseph College in Rensselaer.
Survivors besides her husband Tom include her children, Emmanuel Jason Gonzalez and wife Leah, Indianapolis, Nicholas Gonzalez and girlfriend Kerry Heinlen, Fishers and Amanda (Gonzalez) Crawford and husband Craig, Fishers, Father Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR, Yonkers, New York, Tim Fletcher and wife Tina, Carmel, Megan Fletcher, Portland, Oregon. Kim is also survived by one brother and two sisters, Michele Reishus and husband Neal, Kokomo, Dean Ripberger and wife Bonnie, Tipton and Julie Wehrli and husband Mark, Carmel; a sister-in-law, Renee Ripberger, Kokomo.
Kim is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Peter and Luke Gonzalez, Elena and Emma Crawford, Jeanne, Matthew, Hannah, Clara, Greta and Stella Fletcher, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Carl Ripberger, II.
A funeral mass for Kim will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 7 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Fr. Luke Mary Fletcher, CFR presiding and burial to follow at St. John’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Monday at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, with a rosary service and vigil service starting at 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions in Kim’s memory may be made to the Building Fund at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 335 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and may her soul rest in peace. You are all in our prayers as you pass through this difficult time of loss.
I feel truly privileged to have known such a kind and generous person as Kimberly. My life is enriched because of her. My condolences to her family.
Tom and family
Iam truly sorry for your loss. May Gods grace and love see you through this very difficult time .
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ripberger and Fletcher families at this most difficult time. Kim was always the ‘life and fun’ of any gathering. God obviously needed that more now than we did here on earth. May you all feel God’s loving hand and grace in the coming days, weeks, months, and years ahead.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Jason (and Leah). May your faith in God and the multitude of happy memories you have of your mom sustain you and bring you and your family some peace and joy in this difficult time. Know that we are thinking of you today.
Mr. Fletcher and clan,
We only met “Grammy Kim” one time and she made such a lasting impression on our family. Her selflessness and generosity shown to us was truly an experience of God’s love. We look forward to sharing the heavenly banquet with her in eternity. Our family prays for yours to have comfort during this time, especially for the grandchildren.
Love-Elton, Karin, Josef, Veronica, Charlie, Evangeline, and Estelle Saunders
I am truly at a loss for words. Kim was the most loving and caring person that anyone could have had the pleasure of knowing. I am truly blessed to have had the chance to work with her and get to know her as not only a co-worker but more importantly as a person. She always spoke so highly and proudly of her family and friends. She will be missed by so many. Words can’t express how much she meant to me and the Wabash Valley Family. Sending love and prayers.
We send our deepest condolences to Kim’s husband and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Be assured of our continued prayers for peace and healing.
Kimberly, the Fletcher Family and the Ripberger Family are in our heartfelt prayers.
May Kimberly’s soul, and all the souls of the faithful departed, rest in the peace of Christ.
So sorry for your loss. Peace.
Tom you and family are in our prayers So sorry for your loss
Fr. Luke,
Please accept the sincere condolences and prayers of the faculty, students, and staff at St. Joseph’s Seminary. She will be in our prayers. Requiescat in pace!
Dr. Fletcher,
I will be thinking about you in the coming days and praying as well. I’m so sorry. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
Our condolences to you and your family. You are in our prayers. Tom and Esther
It was terrible to hear about Kim’s passing. Allie and I wish to express our sincere sympathy to the entire family. We offer you our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and wish that we could be there with you as you celebrate her life on earth and her passing into eternity though our Savior Jesus Christ. May Holy Spirit be very near to each of you this week.
My deepest condolences to Tom and all the families. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom, you are in our thoughts and Prayers,
Tom and Family,
We are so saddened to hear about Kim’s passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Such a wonderful soul. She will be greatly missed. Lots of Love, Rusty and Kindra Roth
Tom
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this great loss!
Connie Cosgray
Sorry for your loss!
Dr. Fletcher words cannot express the sorrow that I feel for you and your family. Please know that you have a family here also that embraces you and hold you in the power of God’s hands through prayer.
So very sorry for your loss Tom and family. In my thought and prayers.
My deepest sympathies to the entire family!. Her vibrant smile and lively nature will be missed by all.
Tom and family, we are so saddened to hear of Kim’s passing!! We have so many fond memories of her and her spunky spirit!! Just know you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the coming weeks. May God’s peace that passes all understanding be with you!!
The West Central Region Nursing Honor Guard would like to share our heartfelt sympathy with the Fletcher family . We are grateful for the wisdom, skill and compassion Kimberley shared with others through her Nursing Career. Please know that many nurses in the West Central Region of Indiana, are praying for your family.