Merrill "Cy" G. Riley's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2025 in Lynn, Indiana

Merrill "Cy" G. Riley

January 22, 1928 - February 19, 2025 (97 years old)

Lynn, Indiana

Merrill "Cy" G. Riley's obituary , Passed away on February 19, 2025 in Lynn, Indiana

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Wilson-Shook Funeral Homes and Cremation Center

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Merrill "Cy" G. Riley

January 22, 1928 - February 19, 2025 (97 years old)

Lynn, Indiana

Merrill G. Riley Obituary

The memory of Merrill G. Riley in Lynn, Indiana, born in Richmond, Indiana, who passed away on February 19, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merrill G. Riley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Marvin Riley and Martha P. Riley (Catey); and his wife Gene Ann (Clark). He is survived by: his children, Michael Riley (Francisco) of New York, John Riley (Pam) of Carthage, IN and Susan Sherman (Roger) of Valparaiso, IN; his brother Jerry Riley (Myriam) of Muncie, IN; his grandchildren, Christie McKinney (Mike), John Riley (Jen Kain) of Wheaton, IL, James Riley (Natalie) of Tucson, AZ and Caitlin Sherman-Hyde (Mike) of Chicago; his great grandchildren, Heather, Makayla, Tyler Fetla, Sarah Najar (Chris), Hannah, Joannah, Aliyah, Isabel and Irulan Riley; and his great great grandchildren, Brielle, Malachi, Asher, Murphy, Oliver and Hunter.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Wilson Shook Funeral Home, Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, Indiana (108 E Sherman St, Lynn, IN 47355). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 26th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, Cy was an avid supporter of Father Flanigan's Boys Town and Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilson-Shook Funeral Homes and Cremation Center



Wed

Feb 26

Visitation

10:00 AM

Wilson Shook Funeral Home, Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, Indiana
108 E Sherman St, Lynn, IN 47355

Wed

Feb 26

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Wilson Shook Funeral Home, Thomas Memorial Chapel of Lynn, Indiana
108 E Sherman St, Lynn, IN 47355

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