Elizabeth Ann Heble Rieke

Elizabeth Ann Heble Rieke

Elizabeth Ann Heble Rieke, 91, Mission Hills, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2009 at home surrounded by her loving family.  

 

She was born April 1, 1918 in Hebron, Nebraska to Robert J. Heble and Elizabeth Greiveldinger Heble.  Her family moved to Atwood, Kansas in 1926 where she grew up and attended Atwood High School.  Elizabeth joined the Women’s Army Corps during WWII and was stationed at Ft. Lewis, Washington and Camp Abbott, Oregon.  She married Charles H. Rieke of New York City on April 12, 1944 in New Orleans, Louisiana where he was stationed.  After the war they lived in New York City for three years before returning to Atwood to live and raise their children.  The family moved to the Kansas City area in 1964 where she continued to reside.  She was a dedicated mother, homemaker and gardner who was beloved by all.

 

Elizabeth is preceded in death by her husband of 21 years, Charles H. Rieke; daughter, Roberta (Bobbie) Ahrens; brothers Pearl, Leo and Robert Heble; and sisters Geneva (Jim) Vrbas and Irene (Tom) Ksiazek.  She is survived by children Liz (Fred) McDaniel, Charlotte (Brian) Lander, Greg (Barbara) Rieke, Louise Rieke, John Rieke, Kurt (Terri) Rieke; grandchildren Chad (Brenda) Lander, Brady Lander, Chris Rieke, Taylor Rieke, Perry Rieke, Kait McDaniel, Elizabeth Ahrens, Jessica Ahrens and son-in-law William Ahrens; three great-grandchildren Gran, Tori and Carly Lander; and by many nieces and nephews.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

Visitation will be from 10-11 am, Friday, January 8, 2010  at St. Ann Catholic Church, 7231 Mission Road, Prairie Village, Kansas.   Rosary recitation will begin at 11:00 am followed by the Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m.  Burial at Ft. Leavenworth Cemetery.

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Posted by Obituaries on December 31, 2009     3 Comments

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  1. Anita Heble on January 5th, 2010 4:40 pm

    Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious Elizabeth. She has joined her brothers and sisters in heaven, and she is rejoicing!
    God bless you all.
    Anita

  2. Chad on January 6th, 2010 10:39 pm

    Grandma we love you!

  3. Jerry and Kathy Vrbas and Family on January 8th, 2010 4:02 pm

    Please accept our sympathy on Elizabeth’s death. She was a lovely woman and we know you will all miss her so much. Jerry always thought so much of her and I am pleased that I did get to meet her.
    Kathy

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