Elizabeth "Betty" Jean Riley, 75, of Pleasant Prairie, passed away on Friday, June 16th, 2006, at her residence after a brief illness. Born on July 25, 1930, in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Clarence P. and Celeste C. (Richter) Fonk. She attended St. Mary's Grade School in Kenosha, St. Catherine's High School in Racine and graduated from Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee in 1952 with a Medical Technology Degree. On July 3, 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, she married Charles N. "Chuck" Riley. He preceded her in death on January 4, 2000. She was instrumental in fund raising for the Original Hospice Alliance (Kenosha Community Homemaker Home Health Aid Service Inc.), First Female President of St. Mary's Parish Council, member of St. Mary's Parish Education Committee, member of the Kenosha Symphony League, Junior Women's League, Wisconsin Children's Service Society, St. Joseph High School Board of Trustees, and a reading tutor for the Kenosha Literacy Council. On Betty's personal hobbies, she enjoyed skiing, tennis, bridge club, was an avid reader and world traveler and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Her favorite place in the world was her home in northern Wisconsin. She is survived by her four sons, Mark C. (Erin) of Pleasant Prairie, Thomas P. (Marnie) of Somers, David R. (Angie) of Kenosha, and James G. (Tari) of Fairmont, MN; four daughters, Patricia A. (Thomas) Miller of Dousman, WI, Eileen M. (Walter) Levonowich of Brookfield, WI, Susan M. (James) Easton of Eden Prairie, MN, and Barbara J. (James) Celano III of Kansasville, WI; five sisters, Margaret Seitz of Racine, Kathleen (Robert) Frederick of Redding, CA, Carolyn (Robert) Abrahamson of Kenosha, Judy (Tom) Kauzrich of Kenosha, and Joyce (Martin) Walsh of St. Charles, MO; a brother, Ronald (Fyrn) Fonk of Eager, AZ; a brother-in-law, James Dorau of Kenosha; and twenty-one grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Janice Dorau. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 20th, from Proko Funeral Home at 9:30 am. Mass to be celebrated at St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10:00 am. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday evening at Proko Funeral Home from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hospice Alliance or St. Mary's Catholic Church and School would be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Maureen Gosser (Graves)
Dear Susan and family, I am sending hugs your way, I remember you from our days at St.Marys and St. Joes. I recently lost my mother at Christmas time and know that condolences from old friends are helpful at this time. My mother and our family used Hospice as well and felt their blessings every day. I send my prayers out to you and hope your service at St. Marys is as wonderful as ours was. Sincerely Maureen
Victoria Seebeck
To the entire Riley Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Betty was such a nice woman and always a pleasure to work with. We know she was a huge part of her families lives and she will be missed terribly. It seems she lived a such a full life, hopefully all of the joys of her life will help you all get through the next days and months of your own lives.You are in our thoughts and prayers,Jon & Vicki Seebeck
Gaby Marquez
My condolences go to the entire Riley family thru this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Gaby Marquez
Hopkins Public Schools - Community Education
Dear Riley Family - On behalf of the Community Education dept. of the Hopkins Public Schools, of which Sue Easton is an important member of our team, we want to express our heartfelt sympathy and prayers on the passing of your mother. While we did not know her personally, from what we have read she sounds like a very special person and leader of your family. Know that we are thinking of you all in this time of need.
Kris (Principe) Axelson
Dave and Family, Dan and I are so sorry for your loss. We wish we could've been there for you. You're all in our prayers. Love, Kris & Dan Axelson.
Kim N. Patterson
Dear Riley Family;Please accept our condolences on the loss of your Mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Kim N. Patterson and Family, Milwaukee, WI
Mid America Marketing
Jim,Each of us at Mid America Marketing extends our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your mother. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are being lifted up for your family. May the hope we have in our Heavenly Father strengthen and comfort you you in the days ahead.
Dick Sengpiehl
Dear Jim,It is with sadness that Mary Ann and I send your our condolences regarding the passing of your mother,Elizabeth. Mary Ann and I have both lost our parents and know the pain you are going through. One comforting thought for you is that she will always be with you as the years go by. You will always know how she would react and what she would say as you make decisions. May God bless you Jim and your family.Love,Dick and Mary Ann Sengpiehl