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Eunice Richrath Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Eunice L. Richrath, 86, of East Peoria, Ill., passed away at 6:52 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Fondulac Woods Health Care Center.
Eunice was born in Bern, Kan., on May 22, 1928, to Chris and Sophia Leuthold.
She is survived by her children, Gary (Justine) Richrath of East Peoria, Ill., and Wade (Dawn) Richrath of East Peoria, Ill.; brothers, Dean (Mary Jane) Leuthold of Tremont, Ill., and Robert Leuthold of Peoria, Ill.; sisters, Eula Arnett of Morton, Ill., Shirley (Cliff) Roeschley of Peoria, Ill., and Betty (CR) McDonald of Goodfield, Ill.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sheri LoCoco; son, Dennis Richrath; and brothers, Virgil and Leroy Leuthold.
Eunice worked at the information desk at Methodist Hospital for many years, retiring from there in the late 1990s.
A funeral service for Eunice will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Pastor David Craig will officiate. Visitation will be held one prior to the service. Burial will follow in Fondulac Cemetery.
Memorial donations in honor of Eunice may be made to St. Jude's Midwest Affiliate.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eunice Richrath
Sponsored by Julie, niece .
July 22, 2014
"Eunie" trained me at the Methodist Info desk and I was a slow learn. She put up with me and we became good friends at work and away from it. We had a lot in common. I had five children and she had 4. I had 4 girls and 1 boy and she had three boys and one girl. I also lost my youngest girl and she her only girl within a year or so. It was devastating, and our friendship became even stronger. We had some wonderful times together and we kept in touch even when I moved away from Peoria. When I would come back for a visit we would always get together, I'd take her up to Sherri's grave and she would tend the flowers a little. We'd do a little shopping and of course we would always go for lunch or dinner. I would take her to some place that had great pie over in Peoria or we'd just go to a restaurant there in E. Peoria. My heart goes out to you boys and the rest of the family. I had the pleasure of meeting you and was very blessed by the sweet, respectful way you treated your Mother. I'm sure she was blessed and proud of you also. Gods Blessings to you. Barb Kats Eugene, Or.
July 15, 2014
so sorry gary and wade and family I had to work so I didn't get to attend but you are in my thoughts edna ramsey and randy griffith
Jackie Thompson
July 14, 2014
Richest family I met your mother / grandmother when I was her homemaker I miss she was such a sweet lady I loved her an miss her very much sorry your loss
July 14, 2014
Our deepest sympathy
The Applegate Family
July 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 14, 2014
Gary, Wade and family,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Eunice was such a sweetheart. I am honored to have been one of the nurses caring for her during her last few months.
May God bless and comfort you during this difficult time.
Karen Willis
Bruce Hall
July 12, 2014
Gary,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. She was always so supportive of us all (a lot like my Mom). Hope you received the arrangement your REO family sent. We are all thinking of you during this time and I'm here if you need me.
I love you my brother. Bruce
Greg Berry
July 12, 2014
Eric, Gary, and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your Grandma/Mom was such a nice lady. Praying for you at this difficult time.
Friends of Gary Richrath
July 12, 2014
To Gary, Justine and Family.
Please accept out heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother Eunice.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together
as you celebrate a life well lived.
With warm and heartfelt sympathy and our Love, Your Friends at
bringbackgaryrichrath/facebook
Cathy Brown
July 11, 2014
May God comfort the Richrath family and Julie Parnham and her family. I had the pleasure of working with Eunice and Kathryn at Methodist and Proctor hospitals.
Eunice was the kindest person and the most hip mom I've ever known. She loved her children so much and talked lovingly about them often.
I loved stopping by the information desk to talk to her and visiting her with Ed and Kathryn and watching her beam with pride at Gary's concerts.
May your many memories of her give you peace in the days ahead. Her beautiful soul in now with her loved ones that have gone before.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time.
Kathy Tull
July 11, 2014
Cherish and remember the memories of your mother, Grandmother, Aunt, Sister. Her time is now with the Angels. May she rest in peace!
George,Cathleen LoCoco
July 11, 2014
Our deepest sympathy
George,Cathleen LoCoco
July 11, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was truly an amazing woman. God bless
Pat Rardin
July 11, 2014
I worked with Eunice many years ago at Methodist Hospital - she was a lovely lady who did not always have a very easy life. The light of her life was her children. My condolences to them and her other loved ones.
Gail Ausburn
July 11, 2014
Wade sorry about your loss god bless you and your family
Renee Sommer
July 11, 2014
God Bless.....
Renee Sommer
July 11, 2014
I met Eunice when I moved into my grandmothers house across the street from her. The past couple of years I would see her sitting outside and would walk over to visit. She was a very nice lady and I enjoyed talking to her. I will miss visiting and seeing her. My prayers are with the Richrath family.
Cassie Rodgers
July 11, 2014
My condolences to the Richrath family. I remember Eunice from Methodist. What a lovely and caring person she was. Also so pleasant and kind. I will keep your family in my thoughts.
Kev Swadinsky
July 11, 2014
Mrs. R was a great lady, and was always so kind to us. She allowed us into her home many times, and was always so cordial. Great memories. May the family find peace. Kev
July 11, 2014
Thinking of you at this time of sadness.
Sally Zosky
July 11, 2014
My deepest sympathy Wade, Dawn and family. Keeping all of you in my prayers.
Jodi Larson
July 11, 2014
Alex, Jenny & Zenek
I'm so sorry for your loss ...thinking about you!
Marsha Green
July 11, 2014
Gary & Wade and to The Richrath Family, I am sending prayers up for you and your family. Eunice was one of the nicest women I have ever met. Such a Beautiful lady. May God wrap his arms around you to comfort you through this and for days to come. She is now with her other babies and will be waiting for when God chooses when the rest of family reunites. I loved you all as neighbors and still do. God Bless You All. Marsha Green (Dooley)
July 10, 2014
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Cherie Ramos
July 10, 2014
I worked with Eunice at the info desk at methodist hosp!,i later went to work on floor doing nursing!,,,,i just loved her,and she loved all her children!she taught me alot!,never raised her voice!,great,great lady!,,,truly will be missed!,my gosh i was mid 20s and Eunice very young also!that seems a life time ago!,,rest in the arms of the angels Eunice!,,love u!,Cherie
chuck swearingen
July 10, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 10, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Deb Nuske
July 10, 2014
Prayers to the family of Eunice. I ate lunch with her in the summers when I worked at Methodist Hospital, we both went outside to warm up!!! I remember she was the nicest lady. I am sure she will be missed.
Sarah Whitfield
July 10, 2014
Such a great person. I met her at Methodist. My prayers are with her family and to all who knew her. R.I.P.
Becky Meier
July 10, 2014
May God's compassionate and enduring love give all of you the strength and comfort you need during this time.
Larraine Park-Wright
July 10, 2014
Eula and family. My sincerest condolences on your loss. Prayers for peace and strength to you all.
Mary Sierra
July 10, 2014
I remember Mrs. Richrath. What a sweet lady with a great smile! She was a great employee at MMCI...kind and compassionate. She was so proud of Gary...I remember that she had a "You can tune a piano..." jacket which she wore, with pride. Many a copy was made, in the MRD, of REO Speedwagon promo items. May God bless and keep the Richrath family and all of Eunice's friends.
Mike Schwartz
July 10, 2014
May God be with the Richrath family at this time. God keep you in his loving comfort and care. Peace be with you all.
Deb Higgins
July 10, 2014
Mrs. R you will be missed! Sending my condolences to the Richrath family
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