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Walter Rieken Obituary

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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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 29, 2010.

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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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