Sharon A Riley
February 14, 1942 - December 16, 2020
Sharon Ann Riley, age 78, of Kankakee, passed away December 16, 2020 at her home. She was born February 14, 1942 in Kankakee, the daughter of Theodore and Edna (Walter) Martin. Sharon married Bernie Riley on May 28, 1961 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death. Sharon loved dancing and traveling. She volunteered with the Easter Seals Telethon for many years, was employed by Channel 6, a local cable network channel, Kankakee Federal and the YMCA. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff (Sherri) Riley of Limestone; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila (Scott) Rennewanz of Manteno; three grandchildren, Dustin (Jennifer) Rennewanz, Meredith (CJ) Grzincic, Kaitlyn Riley; and one great grandchild, Rogan Rennewanz. Sharon is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; grandson, Alexander Rennewanz; and one sister, Phyllis Schnell. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2021, from 10 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Private family inurnment will be at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Please wear a face mask and practice social distancing guidelines. Memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Arrangement are being handled by Clancy-Gernon-Hertz Funeral Home Kankakee.
Sharon Ann Riley, age 78, of Kankakee, passed away December 16, 2020 at her home. She was born February 14, 1942 in Kankakee, the daughter of Theodore and Edna (Walter) Martin. Sharon married Bernie Riley on May 28, 1961 at St. Paul’s... View Obituary & Service Information
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