Arnil Rife Obituary
SOUTH BEND - Arnil Rife, 66, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2008, at 7:45 p.m. in Sanctuary at St. Joseph. Arnil was born on April 2, 1942, in Waldo, KY, to the late Wiley and Katie (Prater) Rife. He was also preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. On May 30, 1962, he married Barbara Keeton, who survives. He is also survived by sons, David (Theresa) Rife of Phoenix, AZ, Terry (Jackie) Rife of South Bend, Larry Rife of South Bend; grandchildren, Brandon, Jessica, and Justin; sisters, Dorsie (John) Miller of South Bend, Loretta Paris of Alabama; and brother, Mitch Rife of Ashland, KY. Arnil worked at A.M. General Corporation. Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 20, 2008, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South Bend. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, August 21, 2008, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, South Bend. For those who are unable to attend the Funeral Liturgy, condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.
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Melissa Sherman
August 21, 2008
Dear Brandon and Family,
I am truly sorry for your lose. I know it is hard losing such i close family member, just stay strong and know that my prays are with you.
Sincerely,
Melissa Sherman
Joan Brown
August 21, 2008
Dave Rife and Family,
Mr. Brown and I would like to express our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family.
Our prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God Bless all of you and may your Father's memory be eternal.
God Bless,
Richard & Joan Brown
Rich's Mom and Dad
Rich Brown
August 21, 2008
Dave and Family, Sorry to hear about Arnil's passing my thoughts and prayers are with you
SANDY STUBBS
August 18, 2008
BARB,TERRY,JACKIE AND FAMILY I AM PRAYING FOR YOU"ll.
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