Elizabeth Ann Riedel, 80, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at her home in Valley Falls.
She was born on Dec. 16, 1929, at Topeka, the daughter of Michael and Pauline Suppes Kammer. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Topeka.
Ann was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Church in Valley Falls, the Altar Society and the Daughters of Isabelle. She was a member of the Moose Lodge and the German-American Polka Club, both in Topeka. Ann enjoyed playing bridge with her friends, dancing and sharing her artistic talents with her family.
She married Edward A. Riedel, on Nov. 26, 1949, at Topeka. He died on Oct. 18, 2008. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Francis Kammer, and four sisters, Florence Cool, Genevieve Kammer, Marie Penrod and Bernice Stolte.
Survivors include a son, Ed (Alma) Riedel, Gilbert, AZ; four daughters, Gerianne (Dave) Harrington, Valley Falls, Agnes (Wayne) Smithers, Ozawkie, Pat (Bill) Lederer, Lawrence, and Joleen (Bill) Morris, Valley Falls; two sisters, Bernadine Schwindt, El Dorado, and Sister Sophia Kammer, Wichita; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Valley Falls. Burial will be at the church cemetery. A Rosary will be at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at the church followed by a visitation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Hospice and sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, 810 Broadway, Valley Falls, KS 66088. Online condolences are at mercerfuneralhomes.com
Mama's family was her life. She was more than a just a homemaker. She was a nurse, referee, adviser, banker, cook, artist, chauffeur and most of all a loving partner to our Dad. She loved her husband, children, son-in-laws and daughter-in-law. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her laughter and delight.