Clara “CB” Bell Riling

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Clara Bell Riling (CB) born April 21, 1929 in Columbus, Ohio to John and Isabell Markeson. CB graduated high school from Worthington High School in 1947. She then moved to Lawrence Kansas to live with her Aunt, Mary Rowlands and attend college at the University of Kansas. She often joked that she came to get her Mrs. degree. She was successful in her quest and married Eugene C. Riling on December 22, 1949. He predeceased her in death on August 14, 2002. They had six children. Joanne Riling predeceased her on December 12, 2015. Five children survive her: Jerry Riling, Mike Riling (Cindy), Tim Riling (Ashley) Susie Brooks (Pat) and Judy Riling (Jimmy Dwyer). Ten grandchildren: John Riling, Bobbie Lee Riling, Mariah Riling, Claire Riling, Hannah Riling, Sean Riling, Turner Brooks, Tom Brooks, Josie Dwyer and Jordan Dwyer. Four great grandchildren: Natalie Riling, Jackson Siebers, Cooper Siebers, and Beckett Riling. CB was a member of the Corpus Christi Church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2022 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence. The service will be live streamed at cccparish.org and click on live stream liturgies. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Clara passed away on, February 6, 2022 at Lawrence Presbyterian Manor.

The family will greet friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Corpus Christi Church in her name and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary 120 W. 13th St. Lawrence, KS  66044.

9 Condolences

  1. Cristy Sullivan on February 8, 2022 at 8:15 am

    CB was a one-of-a-kind lady. I always enjoyed chatting with her. May she Rest in Peace!



  2. Daren Pippert on February 8, 2022 at 4:31 pm

    I’m so sorry to hear this, Judy. Wishing you and your family peace.



  3. Dennis wingert on February 8, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    So sorry to here this Judy and family. My grandmother held such high regard for your mother. Grandma often would tell story’s of her coming to the Greenhouse years ago. Such a classy lady she’d say
    Wish you all comfort and peace in your time of loss.



  4. Tammara Capps on February 8, 2022 at 9:57 pm

    Thinking of you and all your family. Tim. She will be missed but heaven has welcomed home there newest family member and are rejoicing.



  5. Lois Mersmann on February 9, 2022 at 9:24 am

    Susie,
    Thinking of you and your family. Keep the precious memories of your mother close to your heart. May God grant you peace at this difficult time.



  6. Gary and Vicki Murrison on February 9, 2022 at 9:50 am

    Dear family, we are so sorry to hear of CB’s passing. She was such a sweet lady, and we enjoyed knowing her over the years. There are so many memories of being with the Riling family, and I will cherish those always. I am sorry, but we will be unable to attend the celebrations, both Thursday night and Friday morning. But our hearts will be with you all. She will be missed for sure.



  7. Gail Ellena Vick on February 9, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    Susie
    So sorry to hear about your sweet Mom. I have many wonderful memories of her and your Dad and the fun they had with my parents. She will be missed! Just thinking of her brings a smile to my face! Much love to you and to all the Riling family!



  8. Priscilla Anne Reynolds on February 13, 2022 at 1:58 pm

    My heart goes out to all of CB’s family with love and prayers. CB was a dear friend especially when our children were growing up. She was always ready with a helping hand and we had so many happy days of laughter. Blessings to all.



  9. Bob Derby on February 27, 2022 at 9:19 am

    CB was our neighbor on Pioneer Road when Jane Hogan and I moved to Lawrence in 1986. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire Riling family. My condolences to the family
    Bob Derby



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