Genevieve M. Riley

Genevieve M. Riley, 93, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014 at Presence Mercy Medical Center. She was born Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1920 in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Gen grew up in Fond du Lac where she attended attended St. Mary Grade School, Fond du Lac High School, and in 1946 graduated from St. Agnes School of Nursing in Fond du Lac, and was employed as a medical surgery nurse. She later became a member of the St. Agnes School of Nursing Alumni Association. She remained there until her marriage to Justin L. Riley in June of 1949, when they moved to Aurora, IL. Gen began working at the old St. Joseph Hospital and later at Mercyville, where she retired from in 1985. Gen was a member of Annunciation Church for over 50 years. She sang in the choir and was a Eucharistic Minister who took Holy Communion to patients at Aurora Manor for 20 years. She also volunteered to the Kane County Health Department to administer immunization shots, and was an active member in Big Woods Unit of Kane County Homemakers Ext. Association. Genevieve loved flower gardening, crafts and quilting, and decorating her home for the Christmas holidays. She was a big fan of the Green Bay Packers, the Bears and the Bulls, and was still mad at baseball for the 1994 strike. She will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, and always having a joke ready. Survivors include her son, Kevin (Mary) Riley of Naperville; her daughter, Kim Riley Adrian of North Aurora; her grandchildren, Christopher Adrian and Kelly Adrian; her step-grandchildren, Robert and Christopher Wessel; her brother, Edgar C. Theyerl of Fond du Lac, WI; her sister, Lucine M. Dellger of Plymouth, WI; her sisters-in-law, Eileen Lyle of Villa Park and Gerry Theyerl of Fond du Lac; her brother-in-law, Kent J. Riley of Bishop, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Justin L. Riley in 2008; her parents, Nicholas and Louise Theyerl; her brothers, Dr. Joseph N. Theyerl D.V.M., Orv Theyerl and Donald R. “Mac” Theyerl; and her sisters-in-law, Doris M. Theyerl, Ellen M. Theyerl, Lorraine Theyerl and Millie Riley; and her brothers-in-law, Howard Lyle and Larry Dellger. Gen’s family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Countryside Care Center, Neighbors Next Door, Presence Mercy Medical Center and Presence Hospice for their loving care and support. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Annunciation Church. Fr. Patrick Gillmeyer, O.S.B. will officiate with interment in Marywood Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday morning, July 16, 2014 from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Mass hour of 11:00 AM at Annunciation Church, 1820 Church Rd., Aurora, IL 60505. Funeral arrangements are being handled by THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora. 630-631-5500. Please visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com to leave condolences for Genevieve’s family or sign the guest book. Gen had a great belief in Catholic education. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gen’s name may be made to Aurora Central High School, c/o Development Dept., 1255 Edgelawn Dr., Aurora, IL 60506.

Genevieve M. Riley

November 25, 1920 - July 12, 2014