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Velma Riddle Obituary
HENRY - Florence Velma Riddle, 89, of Henry, and formerly of Magnolia and East Peoria, died Monday, July 15, 2013, at 8:10 a.m. at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry.
Velma was born Nov. 13, 1923, in Peoria, Ill., to William Harold and Esther Louise (Schuchmeilski) Crotts.
She married Robert Eugene Riddle on Nov. 17, 1945, at the Magnolia Community (Methodist) Church in Burbank, Calif. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1996.
Surviving are two sons, Bill E. (Sherry) Riddle of Sycamore, Ill., and Bob L. (Nancy) Riddle of East Peoria; one daughter, Janice L. (Steve) Ringenberg of Magnolia; 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Her parents; one infant son, Douglas Harold Riddle; and one brother, Le Roy Crotts, preceded her in death.
Velma was educated at Manual Training High School in Peoria.
Velma is a former member of the First United Methodist Church in East Peoria and a member of the Magnolia United Methodist Church.
She was a former salesperson for Stanley Home Products.
She volunteered at Proctor Community Hospital in Peoria and St. Joseph's Nursing Home in Lacon.
She was a former member of the East Peoria Woman's Club, the Tazewell County Home Extension and the Good Sam's Camping Club.
Visitation will be Friday, July 19, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home, "Downtown Chapel" 416 Edward St. in Henry. Funeral services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 154 E. Washington St. in East Peoria, with an hour prior visitation at the church. The Rev. Mary Arnold will officiate. Burial will follow at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Heartland Health Care Center in Henry or to the charity of the donors' choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemroial.com.
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July 21, 2013
Sorry for your loss! I know that she will be missed. May it be a comfort that she is with the Lord.
Donna (Sutton) Willett and family
July 19, 2013
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. You have a lot of great memories that I hope will ease your pain through this time and moving forward. I know I have a lot of wonderful memories of your mom from our childhood and teenage years on Linden Lane.
Susan Hosbrough-Cantor
July 18, 2013
Janice, Bobby and Bill,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I will truly miss Aunt Velma she was such a kind and fun lady, and I was blessed to have known her. I'm sorry my husband and I will be unable to make the services, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, love to you all.
July 18, 2013
So sorry for your loss.I worked with your Mom at Heartland for years.She always helped me with activities.Loved her every secon.Peggy Lester
Becky Stanley
July 17, 2013
With deepest sympathy.Velma will be greatly missed
July 17, 2013
Dear cousins Bill, Bob, and Janice,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry we can't be there to support you at this time.
All our Love,
Uncle Dale, Aunt Dot, Karen, Galen, and Keith
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