Gladys M. Riebeling's Obituary
Gladys Marie Riebeling, 89 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL. She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, the daughter of the late DeWitt and Rachel, nee McManus, Thompson. Gladys was a past member of Zoar United Church of Christ, New Hanover, IL, and the Monroe County Farm Bureau. Many will remember her taking care of Shaw's Lake near Columbia, for many years. Her family will never forget her heart filled generosity. She was married to the late Ervin C. Riebeling, Sr. He had passed away September 13, 1990. They were married on February 21, 1948 in Waterloo, IL.
VisitationWednesday, August 12, 2015 10:00 am - 11:00 amLawlor Funeral HomeFuneral ServicesWednesday, August 12, 2015 11:00 amLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, ILPastor R. J. Morgan, officiating
IntermentZoar U.C. of C. CemeteryNew Hanover, IL
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsAs an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to: Zoar United Church of Christ, Eugene Schorb - Immaculate Conception School Education Fund, Columbia, IL or Gibault High School Education Fund, Waterloo, IL.
SurvivorsSon, Ervin C. Riebeling, Jr. of Columbia, IL Daughter, Carol Riebeling of Columbia, IL Son, Vernon (Dora) Riebeling of Poplar Bluff, MO Daughter, Kathy (Mark) Butler of Columbia, IL Son, Glenn Riebeling of Columbia, IL Daughter, Lisa (Curt) Newton of Columbia, IL Daughter, Theresa (Kenneth) Cordevant of Dupo, IL Daughter, Pat (David) Kennedy of Waterloo, IL 16 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren Brother, Leon Thompson of southern, MOOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrothers and Sisters, Ruby Berkhardt, Orville Thompson, Lloyd Thompson, Troy Thompson, Louie Thompson, and Helen Sellers
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