Mona Lisa Ruckriegel, age 64, of Jasper

Mona was born in Anniston, Alabama, on March 7, 1960, to Harvey L. and Ramona J. (Johnson) Saare. She was a 1978 graduate from Castle High School in Newburgh. 

She was a homemaker and enjoyed raising her children. She was an avid performer in Actors Community Theatre in Jasper. Known for her larger-than-life personality, Mona enjoyed reading, performing, board games, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

She is survived by four daughters: Camille (James) Woolston, Jasper; Jasmine (Chris) Bosler, Jasper; Jade Marinin, Jasper; Arielle (Alex) Saltysyuk, Jasper; 10 grandchildren: Samuel, Maya, and Archer Woolston, Rosemary, Isaac, and Colette Bosler, Amilia, Penelope, Edward, and Eleanor Marinin, two sisters: Darr Ubelhor and Somer Saare, and one brother, Harvey “Mike” Saare Jr., former son-in-law and family friend, Dmitry Marinin, ex-husband and lifelong friend, Sam Ruckriegel, and many nieces and nephews. 

She is preceded in death by her parents. 

A funeral service for Mona Lisa Ruckriegel will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel. A burial will be held at a later date.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until the 4:00 p.m. service on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dove Recovery House.    

Online condolences may be made to www.becherkluesner.com.