Debra G. Wilke , nee Riechoff, of Swansea, IL, 59, born Thursday, December 22, 1960, in Belleville, IL, passed away at Memorial Hospital East in O’Fallon, IL. Married her husband William Wilke in August of 1982. Had two son’s William A. Wilke in 1984 and Dale A. Wilke in 1989.
Debra retired from Southwestern Illinois College in November of 2015, moved to their dream homestead with her husband that same year, she was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church in Shiloh, IL. She was dedicated to her husband, her animals, her son’s, her church family, friends and to her granddaughters. Loved fishing, traveling and camping.
She was preceded in death by her:
- Mother: Barbara Riechoff, nee Hoeffken
- Grandparents:
- William and Edith Riechoff, nee Ward
- Sylvester and Carnelia Hoeffken, nee Richar
- Sisters-in-law: Diana Wilke and Marilyn Wilke, nee Foster
- Many aunts and uncles
Surviving are her:
- Husband: William A. Wilke of Swansea, IL
- Father: William Riechoff of Fairview Heights, IL
- Sons:
- William (Amanda) Wilke of LaFayetter, GA
- Dale (Alyssa) Wilke of Belleville, IL
- Sister: Tina Williams, nee Riechoff (Roger) of IL
- Granddaughters
- Mackenzie of IL
- Faith Ann of IL
- Emma Wilke of IL
- Nieces and nephews
Funeral: Private family services. Celebration of Life to be held at Fletcher’s in Swansea. Date and time is pending due to COVID. Please email litetheway@yahoo.com with your contact information if you would like to attend. Check Kurrus Website for updates.
3 Comments To "Debra G. Wilke"
#1 Comment By Mary Brisk On July 27, 2020 @ 12:55 pm
Debbie was an extremely important person to our team in Adult Basic Education, Southwestern Illinois College. Debbie was very dedicated. We were so happy for their retirement & to have their dream. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
#2 Comment By Anne Koleson On July 27, 2020 @ 1:15 pm
Bill, Billy, and Dale:
My sympathies to all of you on the loss of Debbie. It was a privilege to be your neighbor on North 45th St. What a treat it was to come home on a Saturday, after working a weekend shift, to find Bill and Debbie has mowed my lawn! Debbie and I always had something to chat about when we saw each other. It was fun to spend time with the boys, especially at Bellevue Park. It is nice to know Debbie, after having boys, Debbie has granddaughters. I hope they grow up to be as sweet at their beloved grandmother.. All my love to each of you.
#3 Comment By Sandy & Dave Todd On August 1, 2020 @ 11:29 am
We know Debbie will be missed by all of you. We always enjoyed being with her at Tina’s Halloween celebrations. Be assured, she is at peace and we hope you will be knowing that. Thinking of you especially now.