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Marilyn Riefler
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —Marilyn J. Riefler, 86, of Springfield, passed away at 5:05 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2020, at Regency Care in Springfield.
She was born in Sikeston, Mo., June 23, 1933, the daughter of Charles F. and Ava (Joyce) Eaker. She married Edward Raymond Riefler in Sikeston on June 12, 1955, and he preceded her in death Oct. 16, 2007.
Marilyn retired from Springfield School District 186 where she served as a health technician. She loved her family and was especially proud raising her six children. Marilyn loved to travel with her husband and enjoyed spending summers in the southwest. She majored in music in college and was an accomplished pianist. This passion was expressed to her children as they also took piano lessons. She was active with the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts as her children were involved and the PTA. In later years, Marilyn enjoyed playing bingo with her friends at Brenden Gardens and Regency.
Surviving are her six children: Charles “Chuck” (Judith) Riefler, Mark Riefler, and Scott Riefler, all of Springfield, Ill., Linda (Raymond) Manskey of San Diego, Calif., Douglas (Agnes) Riefler of Guam, and Janis Brandt of Minnesota. She has 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Ronald C. Eaker of Sikeston.
The family will hold a private graveside service in adhering to the gathering restrictions at this time. Pastor John McCorkle will officiate.
Arrangements are in the care of Bisch Funeral Home West.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com. Cards and other notes of condolences are welcomed to be sent to the family c/o Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen St., Springfield, IL 62703.
Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
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