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Wanda RIESS Obituary
Wanda L. Riess
NEW BERLIN, IL - Wanda L. Riess, longtime resident of New Berlin, Ill., passed away at the age of 93 at Regency Nursing Center on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014.
She was born April 17, 1921, in Fredonia, Ky., and moved to her home in New Berlin in 1950.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter T. Riess, and her sisters, Ravanel Hull and Jeanette Buttz.
Following her husband's death, she worked in the Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois for over 20 years.
She is survived by daughter, Andrea Horn and husband, Bob, of Kirksville, Mo.; four sons: Richard Riess and wife, Pat, of N. Miami Beach, Fla., Tom Riess and wife, Cindy, of Cumming, Ga., Steve Riess and wife, Linda, of Plano, Texas, and Eric Riess of Springfield; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
Family mattered most to her and she dearly loved looking forward to spending time with them. Wanda and her kind heart will be remembered and missed by so many.
Wanda Lee, as she liked for Walter to call her, will be laid to rest next to her beloved husband in Evansville, Ind. A local public memorial is tentatively planned and will be announced in the near future.
Cremation was accorded by Lincoln Land Cremation Society.
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Bob Horn Jr.
October 25, 2014
Chris, I just want to say thank you so much for being there for her.
Jimmy Bonefeste
October 16, 2014
Eric and Family .... My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time . I had never met her but only knew her from what Eric had shared with me and from reading all the condolences that other people wrote. I can tell that she was one great Lady ! I'm sure she was an awesome Mother as well. I can tell she was a giver and liked by many. I would liked to have met her. May she rest in peace.
Julie Riess
October 13, 2014
Ed Muench
October 11, 2014
So many childhood momeries of our families,Wanda was a wonderful person!
Cherie Stark
October 10, 2014
Chris and Julie, so sorry that Grandma Wanda passed. She was a wonderful person. She is up in Heaven with our Lord Jesus. You are in my heart and prayers. Love your cousin Cherie Spfld,Il
October 10, 2014
Eric, So sorry to here of your mothers passing! Lots of good memories. Thinking of you and may the comfort of Gods love and peace be with you. Sincerely Marsha(Lovekamp)Smith
October 10, 2014
Eric, you were lucky to have her as a mom. I am so sorry, you are in my thoughts. Dee Dee Hemberger/Gaia
julie riess
October 9, 2014
Love u
julie riess
October 9, 2014
I will really miss you Grandma. I am grateful for the fun times we had together and sweet memories from my younger years like when u taught me to play "oh granny does your doggy bite" on your piano-the only song I can still to this day. Much love to you and Grandpa Walt who u can finally be with again.
October 9, 2014
Eric,
So sorry...
Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Patty & Bianca
Taking Grandma and her friends for a trolley ride.
Christopher Riess
October 9, 2014
Grandma will be greatly missed. One of the very best souls I've had the great privledge to have had in my life. Glad I was there ....
Much Love Always,
Christopher
October 9, 2014
Dear Eric, you have our deepest sympathies, sweetie. I know how much your loved and cared for beautiful Wanda, from the first time I met you over 40 years ago and throughout her last days, you were always there for her. Your special memories and knowing how much she loved you and you her is a blessing that not everyone is bestowed and can never be taken from you. Heaven certainly has another Angel and she is smiling on you every day. Please call, anytime. Love, Patty Ann and Kenny
Tammy Miller
October 9, 2014
To all of her family, thank you for sharing your beautiful angel with me and so many others. Her smile could light up the room always and she always made my activities complete...may God wrap his arms around you all and just please know..you all meant sooooo very much to her and she loved each and everyone of you completely...love and xoxox being sent to you all,
The Withers Family
October 9, 2014
Riess family: you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Miller
October 9, 2014
I will never forget her quick witted sense of humor and her fast speaking nursery rhymes...especially "There was a bear named Jim...or Maw and her checkbook...rest in peace my angel..love and miss ya Wanda Lee xoxox
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