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Mary Riecken Obituary
Elberfeld, Ind - Mary Ann (Boulds) Riecken, 87, of Elberfeld, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.
Mary Ann was born in Equality, Illinois on December 26, 1932 to the late Roy and Threasa (Wargel) Boulds. Mary Ann was a devoted member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and St. Ann's Altar Society. She was also a lifetime member of the VFW Post #114. In her free time, Mary Ann loved to play bingo, clabber, and quilt. Above all else, she loved her family. She will be deeply missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughters, Bev Dauby (Ken) of Santa Claus, IN, Sandra Riecken of Elberfeld, IN, and Tammy Qualls (Ken) of Evansville, IN; sons, Rodney Riecken (Brenda) of Wadesville, IN, Gary Riecken (Rhonda), Randy Riecken (Belinda), and Tim Riecken (Rhonda), all of Elberfeld, IN; sister, Loretta Masulla; 16 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank Riecken; her parents; sisters, Anna Marie Hobbs, Bernice Drone, and Sarah Fromm; and brothers, Simon, Lawrence, Bill, Ed, and Jim Boulds.
A private service will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 5301 Daylight Drive, Evansville, IN 47725, with Father Chris Forler officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Condolences may be made online at www.browningfuneral.com.
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Ronald G Enlow
August 10, 2020
Its been a pleasure to be neighbor and a friend to this fine lady all these years. our hearts go out to all who are dealing with their loss. Shes in Gods arms now. Ron and Alma Enlow.
Carol Leonhardt
August 10, 2020
With deepest sympathy from the Leonhardt family. For over 40 years we were neighbors. Couldn't have better neighbors. So sorry for your loss.
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