Rieken, Walter B. age 74, beloved husband of Victoria (nee Schroeder), loving father of Cynthia (Peter) Dedes and Suzanne (Curtis) Smith, proud and cherished grandfather of Nicole, Jason, Evan, and Danielle, dear brother of Herman (Marie) Rieken, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Thursday, 11:30 a.m. Interment Irving Park Cemetery. 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com 
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Jerry and Chirs (Bagnuolo) Gattorna
December 15, 2010
Deepest sympathy to your family, you were great neighbors on Lowell. I can't believe it's been so many years since I babysat Cindy and she was flower girl at our wedding. We have the warmest memories of all of you and hope your memories will help you through this difficult time. Our love and prayers are with you.
Jackie Dahl Jansen
July 7, 2010
Dear Mrs. Rieken, Cindy and Suzy,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Rieken. While it has been so many years since I saw him last, I remember him fondly as a wonderful man and father. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Patt Timlin
July 7, 2010
We were shocked when we got home and heard about Wally -- I'm so sorry for you all. Hard to imagine the neighborhood without him - he was a great guy, a great neighbor and will be missed. Our sincerest sympathy to the whole family.
Patt Timlin and Sean O'Connor
July 1, 2010
DEAREST COUSINS MARIE AND HERMAN
PLEASE ACCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OR YOUR DEAR BOTHER AND BROTHER-IN-LAW, iT IS WITH DEEP REGRET THAT WE WERE JUST INFORMED OF HIS DEATH THIS AFTERNOON AS WE WOULD SURELY HAVE PAID OUR RESPECT TO YOU BOTH AND YOUR FAMILIES BY BEING AT THE SERVICE OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU BOTH AS WELL AS YOUR FAMILIES WITH LOVE AND SYMPATHY COUSINS RICCI AND SAM MONTELEONE
Joanne Sarantopoulos
July 1, 2010
Dear Suzy and Family: I am deeply sorry for your father's passing and will keep you and your family in my prayers during this very difficult time. May God rest his soul eternally.
July 1, 2010
Dear Vicky, Cindy & Suzy--From the entire Nyholm family we send our sincere condolences. Maria, who now lives in Basel for 8 years sends her sympathy to all of you, especially you Suzy, remembering all the good times at St.Johns. Warmest greetings, Nancy , Chicago, Il.
Eileen Elworth
June 30, 2010
Vicky, Suzy and family - We were so sorry to hear about Wally. You are in our prayers.
The Elworths
Wendy Sutton
June 30, 2010
Vicky, Cindy, Suzy and family---We want you to know that we have lots of wonderful and happy memories of Wally. You are all in our prayers every day. We love you. Jon, Wendy, Alex and Andrei
Barbara & John Wieczorek
June 30, 2010
John and I were stunned to hear of Wally's passing. John especially has fond memories of working with Wally when he was only a teenager and all the memories since then are very pleasant ones at family gatherings with Margie and Andy. Please know that you and your family will be in our prayers.
Lori Sepanik
June 30, 2010
Dear Vicky and girls, Joe and I are heart broken over the loss of Wally. We so enjoyed our visit with you both at the wedding. Thoughts and prayers to you and all/ Much Love, Lori and Joe
June 29, 2010
I'll always remember Uncle Wally turning me upside down or playing softball. I am glad to have many happy memories of time shared by our families. Sandra Rieken Breslin
Tom & Jan
June 29, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 29, 2010
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
PAT HANSEN
art&marlene peglow
June 29, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Paige Beard
June 29, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Through this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Jeff, Paige and Tyler Beard
June 29, 2010
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. CHERISH THE FOND MEMORIES YOU WILL HOLD IN YOUR HEARTS FOREVER. JOHN GAGLIANO AND TINA.
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