Eleanora Ida (Ebel) Riffel

Female 1913 - 2008  (95 years)


 

Riffel, Eleanora Ida

The Newton Kansan

Eleanora Ida Riffel

Eleanora Ida Riffel, 95, passed away Wednesday (May 14, 2008) at Kidron Bethel Health Care in North Newton.

She was born March 27, 1913, in Hillsboro to Richard and Ida (Pohlman) Ebel. They preceded her in death.

She married Lamar Riffel on Nov. 24, 1941, and he preceded her in death on July 25, 1994.

After her marriage, she moved to Newton and lived throughout her life. Eleanora was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Newton, where she was a member of the Ladies Aide. She also worked as a church secretary and homemaker.

Eleanora loved traveling, sewing and needlepoint. She also looked forward to spending time with her loving family and many friends, especially her great-grandchildren.

Survivors include son, Brad Riffel of Newton; granddaughter, Kim and Jason Dispensa of Newton; great-grandchildren, Avatrice, Damon and Duncan Dispensa of Newton; and several nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Hanson, and nine brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family receiving friends from 2 to 3 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Zion Lutheran Church in Newton, with the Rev. Dean Von Stroh of the church officiating.

Burial will be at Zion Cemetery in Hillsboro.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Lutheran Hour or the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.


Owner/SourceHarvey County Genealogical Society
Date16 May 2008
Linked toEleanora Ida (Ebel) Riffel




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