Verlaine Riva Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Irene (nee Guthals) Saathoff; and her sister, Mariann Johnson
Surviving are her children, Kyle (Carla) Riva of Troy, IL and Jolene (Kyle) Hanner of Staunton, IL; grandchildren, Jacy Riva, Ryan (Rebecca) Mitchell, Alicia (Josh) Bauer and Candice (Philip Coulby) Greer, Michael (Rachel) Houston; great-grandchildren, Alex, Leland and Finn Mitchell, Carson and Alivia Bauer, Hannah, Amelia and Aedan Houston; and her sister, Evelyn Gill of Carolton, TX; nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital, St. Louis. Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.Richesonfh.com
Celebration of Life will be held 1 to 4 pm at VFW Hall in Staunton, IL on July Saturday 27, 2024
RICHESON FUNERAL HOME, Troy, IL
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