It is with sorrow and gratitude that we mark the passing of Carlene May Riddle of Belleville, IL — sorrow at the loss, gratitude for the life.
Here is a glimpse of the life she lived, in her family's own remembrance.
Carlene spent her working life as ['Registered Nurse for McCann &'] — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew her best.
The ordinary days are often the ones we miss most.
Carlene May Riddle, nee Koch, 100, of Belleville, IL, born Tuesday, December 22, 1925, in Troy, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at St. Paul's Home in Belleville, IL.
Carlene worked as a Registered Nurse for McCann & Cox's physician's office. She was a former member of Westview Baptist from 1964-2022 where she sang in the choir and was also a Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of The Singing Illinoisians.
She was preceded in death by her:
Husband: Jay W. Riddle Daughter: Darla K. Bridges Parents: Fremont N. Koch and Mabel, nee Tannehill, Koch Sister: Virginia "Ginny" Lee Simpson
Surviving are her:
Son: Gregory J. Riddle (Judy Lockhart) of Belleville, IL Daughter: Debra A. (Rick) Kretschmer of Clayton, NC Grandchildren:
Thomas (Ashley) Bridges Andrew Bridges (Sarah Dengler) Lauren (Michael) Meadows Brett Riddle (Melinda Ellington) Kyle Riddle Julia Kretschmer Steven (Candace) Kretschmer
Great-Grandchildren:
Bennett Meadows Clarey Meadows Vivian Bridges Samuel Bridges
Son-In-Law: Bob Bridges Dear Nieces
Memorials: Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shriners Children's-St. Louis or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Visitation: Visitation from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, Illinois.
Services: Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026 at Kurrus Funeral Home, with Rev. Jim Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at Valhalla Gardens of Memory-Belleville, IL.
Kurrus Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carlene May Riddle.
