Roberta June Rider

Roberta June Rider, 77, of Aurora passed peacefully from this life Nov. 11, 2025 while in hospice care for respiratory issues. She was born Nov. 27, 1947 in Springfield to Manion and Ida Jennings.
She graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1966 and lived her life in the surrounding cities to Springfield. Rider worked the majority of her life in factory work for Litton Industries, but did get the chance to have her dream job of working for Service Merchandise in Springfield. She volunteered her time over the years to Crosslines Resource Center in Springfield, and was a church member in Clever, for many years while attending with her husband, Chuck.
Rider was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Chuck. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Rider. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Manion and Ida Jennings; brother James, sisters, Virginia, Mary, Dorothy and Deborah.
She was passionate about the dachshund dog breed and provided multiple beloved companions a loving home. She loved to play her hand at the casino that resulted in a couple of Thanksgiving holidays spent at the casino with the family.
At her request, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Instead, her daughter would request that friends and loved ones donate in Rider’s name to their favorite charity or local animal rescue.