Obituary of Lois Anne Riley
Lois Anne Riley
(nee Jansen)
Lois Anne Riley, age 74, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on the early morning of Friday, December 20, 2024, at her home in Joliet, with her loving husband at her side. Lois was born on November 4, 1950, the daughter of the late Arthur and Lauretta (nee Caspers) Jansen. Born and raised in St. Cloud, MN, she was a graduate of St. Anthony Grade School, Cathedral High School, both in St. Cloud, MN. Lois continued her education at the University of St. Catherine, in St. Paul, MN, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish. So, travel was special: 6 months in France at L’Arche in 1979, India in 2000, China in 2005, Bolivia in 2007, Israel in 2013, and Quebec in 2023.
Lois was the proud co-owner/operator of “A Journey to Wellness” where she specialized in CranioSacral Massage Therapy. She had a calming presence and generously shared her ever-developing knowledge of alternative healing and wellness. Her special gifts to sense energy vibrations, imbalances, and spirits brought healing to her many clients and friends. Curiosity led her to engage with those she met through mutual stories. She was active in Marriage Encounter, her Thursday Morning Golf League, Nami Will-Grundy, and Election judging. One pastime was getting hooked on puzzles and mysteries. She loved being outside admiring and collecting leaves in the fall and unique rocks which would give pleasure and peace.
Lois is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Patrick T. Riley; four children, Benjamin Riley, Daniel Riley, Rebecca (Ted) Allen, and Alison (Damon) Bluhm; grandchildren, Claire, T.J., Bo Wiley, and Hope Allen, and Riley and Lennon Bluhm; and her siblings, Mary Ellen (Kurt) Anderson, Suzy Jansen, Jeannie (Michael) Schaefer, and Jacqi (Ken) Lierman. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Her family was first as a devoted partner, mother, and
grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mahri Kintz; and her brother Patrick Jansen.
Funeral Services for Lois Riley will be held at 9:15 a.m., on Saturday, December 28, 2024, from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, to Queen of Apostles East Campus (old St. Pat's Catholic Church), 710 W. Marion St, Joliet, IL, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until the Sharing of Memories at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name to Covenant House, Arbor Day Foundation, National Audubon Society, or Ronald McDonald House Charities Ann Arbor would be appreciated.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
