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Tierney Loy Riley, (nee Wehmeier)

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Tierney Loy Riley, (nee Wehmeier), 61, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Millstadt and Belleville, Ill. passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at home surrounded by her family.

Tierney was born February 6, 1958, at Christian Welfare Hospital in East St. Louis, Ill. Her education started at LePere, a three class room school, followed by Millstadt Grade School, Belleville High School West and Belleville Area College. She was Care Coordinator for Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill.

Tierney was proceeded in death by her beloved brother, Ron. She is survived by Scott Sarkesian, best friend and love of her life, of St. Louis, Mo., her parents Clyde and Loy Wehmeier of Millstadt, Ill., her brother and sister-in-law Eric and Lisa Wehmeier of West Hartford, Ct.

Tierney was like the flowers she loved: Radiant as a Sunflower, Lovely as a Rose, Determined, resilient and sometimes very stubborn as the flowers in one’s garden that endure stormy weather, but still bloom, and definitely a free spirit just like the wild flowers that fill the byways and along the highways. We love you Tierney, always have and always will.

Memorials: Those who wish, a memorial will be made in Tierney’s memory to the Ronald McDonald House.

Visitation: Visitation from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.

Funeral: Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Kurrus Funeral Home.

Private Graveside services at Valhalla Gardens of Memory.

Tierney’s wishes were to be cremated and her ashes to be buried next to her brother, Ron.

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#1 Comment By Olson Family On March 18, 2019 @ 1:57 pm

Sorry for your loss. Prayers to Tierney’s family and friends.

#2 Comment By Toni On March 19, 2019 @ 7:50 pm

Suffering the loss of a wonderful women. Always looked forward to reconnecting with Tierney. Scott although we’ve never met, you are in my prayers. You loved one of the best. Clyde, Loy and Eric, God called her way to soon, only happy thought is she is with Ron again. Childhood Friend Toni Hall (Sale)

#3 Comment By Mark D. Becker On March 21, 2019 @ 2:25 pm

Sincerest sympathy to all of you; I remember Tierney from school and she was always gracious and pleasant to be around. May her flowers forever bloom as shall her memory. Class of ’76.

#4 Comment By Barbie Whitehead On March 21, 2019 @ 7:59 pm

I worked with Tierney at PTS many years ago. I was in high school and typed dictation in the evening. She ran the office and hundreds of therapists. She was tough and hard to read and expected perfection. I was terrified of her at first but eventually we got along great and she made me a better employee. Wishing her peace after a long battle.

#5 Comment By Vincent Williams On April 6, 2019 @ 7:58 pm

I’m gonna miss Tierney so much. I took care of her at Pointe 400 for 10 years. She use to love to stop and talk to me everyday. I made sure she was ok when Scott would leave town. I loved me aome Tierney.

#6 Comment By Diane heffernan On April 16, 2019 @ 11:21 pm

Our deepest sympathy on the loss off your beautiful daughter. Your neighbors mike and diane Heffernan

#7 Comment By SHIRLEY Aaron On March 12, 2021 @ 10:10 am

So sorry to read this. I use to work with her at General America. Was wondering why I didn’t get a response from her. Rest in peace sweet lady. You are missed.