James Ripling, age 75. Devoted son of the late Marcella “Marcie” Ripling and the late Edward J. Ripling Ph.D.; dear brother of Earl (Meryl) Ripling and Nancy Buchko; cherished uncle of Shana Damiana (Robert) Armentano and Steven Buchko and great-nephew Bryce. Graveside services Friday, July 22nd, 11 AM at Beverly Cemetery in Blue Island, IL. Family and friends who can’t attend the funeral can watch it on James’s webpage at www.mitzvahfunerals.com live, or any time after the service. Contributions in James name to the Asperger-Autism Network www.aane.org would be appreciated. Info Mitzvah Memorial Funerals 630-MITZVAH 630-648-9824