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Charlene Riva Obituary
She was born May 9, 1928, in West Frankfort to Charles and Lillian (Fox) McDonald.
She was a loving mother and grandmother; member of First Christian Church in West Frankfort.
Survivors include daughters: Kathi (Patrick) Waite of Capron and Karen (James) Kirkendall of Whately, Mass.; sister, Helen Robinson of San Diego; six grandchildren, Theresa Schoepf, Mary Waite, Amy Waite, Jacquie Waite, Christopher (Diane) Kirkendall, Scott (Stephanie) Kirkendall; nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, Clarence McClatchey and Charles Riva.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, in First Christian Church in West Frankfort with Miniser Jason Ishmael officiating. Burial will be in Denning Cemetery on Orient Road. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 20, at the church.
Memorials may be made to First Christian Church. Envelopes will be available and accepted at the church.
Union Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
To leave online condolences of sympathy, visit www.unionfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Theresa Schoepf
December 1, 2024
Grandma I miss you. I'm a grandma now and I'll be the best one I can because I had the best example. See you in Heaven someday.
May 19, 2011
We are sorry for the loss of your mother. May your memories give you comfort. Robbie, Peggy & Shauna Stanley
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