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George Riley Obituary

George D. Riley, 86, formerly of Glen Ellyn. Found peace July 2nd, 2010. WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Retired Industrial Engineer. Former Loving Husband of Sylvia. Dear Father of Jocelyn (Jeff) Steele, Mark Riley, Barbara (Dan) Dion, Linda (Mark) Merdian and Susan Riley. Cherished Grandfather of Doran, Brenden Rachel, Ruth, Colin, Jesse, Kelsey, Fiona, Ragnar, Morgan, Max and Libby. Proud Great Grandfather of Adelaide. Brother of the late Timbes Riley and Uncle of Lynn, Brian and Christopher. Family and Friends may gather at The Pedersen-Ryberg Mortuary, 435 N. York Rd., Elmhurst, on Sunday, July 11th, from 3 PM until a Memorial Service is Celebrated at 4 PM. Interment Private. Memorials, in George's name, to Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Assoc., 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chgo, IL 60631 are appreciated. Info 630.834.1133 or www.pedersenryberg.com

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Published by Central DuPage News/Leader/Post/Press on Jul. 7, 2010.

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