Ralph Emanuel Tottleben Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ralph Emanuel Tottleben of Carterville, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 27, 2024 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ralph Emanuel Tottleben to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Eli "Bill" and Estella C. Tottleben (Morris); his wife Glenna Ruth Smith; his sons-in-law, Joel Tregoning and K. B. Hill; his great grandchild Piper Tottleben-Hill; his brother William Eli Tottleben; his children, William Thomas Tottleben and Deborah Diane Tottleben; and his sisters, Alma Jean Tottleben and Jerry Stewart.
He is survived by: his daughters, Denise Hill, Lisa Nagle and Krista Tregoning (Randy Dunn); his grandchildren, Bryan Murray (Renae Edwards), Jamey LaBotte, Kelsey Oxford, Nicolis Oxendine, Kody Hill, Martin Tregoning (Stephanie), Taylor Hill, Tessa Hill (Cory Mataya) and Mikala Jo Tregoning; his great grandchildren, Evelyn Chamness, Jaxon LaBotte, Hudson LaBotte, Emmy Hill, Cayson LaBotte, Preslie Murray, Kodi Hill, Kori Hill, Riece Johnson, Aubree Tregoning, Paetyn Tregoning, Zachxton Hill, Amber Chamness, Isaiah Aredondo, Isabella Aredondo and Azariah Hill; and his sister Loretta McRaven. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; plus many dear friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Riggin-Pillatsch & Burke Funeral Home (322 N Division St, Carterville, IL 62918). A funeral service was held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location. The military honors was held on Monday, December 2nd 2024 at the same location.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Tupelo Children's Mansion (Orphanage) or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
