Patsy Riley Obituary
Patsy E. Riley, 80, of South Bend died Monday, October 20, 2025 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend.
She was born March 9, 1945 in Coldwater, Michigan.
Patsy was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline (Weakly) Mann, and two sons, Lee and Shawn Riley.
Survivors include two grandsons, Cody (Melissa Hall) Riley of Elkhart and Steven Riley of Goshen; four great-grandsons, Phoenix, Samuel, Edward and Oliver; and former daughter in law and friend, Michele Eickholt of Goshen.
Patsy worked for Starcraft boat manufacturing for many years in sales.
She enjoyed time reading, crocheting and knitting.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1911 South Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526
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