Doris Jean “Duck”, nee Bartley, Harriman Rhein, 90, of Marissa, IL; born on April 14, 1926 in Tilden, IL; passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor in Farmington, MO.
Doris Jean was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church of Marissa. She has served on the board for many years and held many jobs in the church. She was a member of United Methodist Women, Martha Circle, Adult Bible Class. She was a past member of the Marissa Recreational Area and Ladies Golf League. She was the first lady to make a hole in one on the course. She was active in Tilden Methodist Church before coming to Marissa. She spent many hours tending to the sick and elderly at nursing homes as long as her health held out. She was employed at George Brazelton’s Pharmacy and the Sparta Hospital for many years. She retired after three years with Peabody Coal Company.
She was preceded in death by her parents – John and Myrtle, nee Clayton, Bartley. Her first husband – Norman D. Harriman whom she married on June 29, 1945 in Fullerton, CA and who passed away on March 11, 1975. Her second husband – Felix Rhein whom she married on August 20, 1978 in Marissa, IL and who passed away on February 17, 2009. One step-son – Tom Rhein. One step-great grandson – Chaffin Whitaker. Also preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters.
She is survived by two sons – Robert (Charlotte) Harriman of Tucson, AZ; Norman (Karen) Harriman of Wichita, KS. Two grandsons – Todd (Liz) Harriman of Tucson, AZ; Derrick (Carly) Harriman of Gilbert, AZ. One step-daugther – Connie (Donald) Dickey of Marissa, IL. One step-son – Edward
(Connie Jo) Rhein of Belleville, IL. Seven step-grandchildren. Ten step-great grandchildren.
Condolences to the family may be expressed online at www.heilschuessler.com.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church.
Visitation: Friends may call at the First United Methodist Church in Marissa, IL on Friday, March 31, 2017 from 9:00am to 12:00noon.
Funeral: Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Marissa, IL on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 12:00noon with Rev. Philip Gardner officiating.
Burial: Interment will be held in the Marissa Township Cemetery in Marissa, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in Marissa, IL is in charge of arrangements.
We are so sorry for your loss. Like others I have a lot of fun memories with Duck. But the one I love the best is how she loved that I was marrying someone from Tilden. Enjoy all the good memories you have Prayers to all the family. Jay and Bette Poston
Posted by: Bette Poston – New Athens, IL – Friend Apr 04, 2017
ReplyWe are so sorry for your loss. Like others I have a lot of fun memories with Duck. But the one I love the best is how she loved that I was marrying someone from Tilden. Enjoy all the good memories you have Prayers to all the family. Jay and Bette Poston
Posted by: Bette Poston – New Athens, IL – Friend Apr 01, 2017
ReplyNorm, Robbie, and Families, I want you to know that Jeri and I are sorry for your loss. She could always lighten up a room when she walked in. She was a special lady, and she will never be forgotten. Thank you, Duck!
Posted by: Gary Benedict – Red Bud, IL – Friend Apr 01, 2017
ReplyYou were the best grandma any boy could ever want. I love you grandma. I hope your eternal life is as full as the life you lived here.
Posted by: Todd Harriman – Tucson, AZ Mar 31, 2017
ReplyI have MANY, but here are two: (1.) When I left Annual Conference in 1973 to come to Marisa-Zion as my first appointment, Duck’s sister Elizabeth Walkington, wife of retired pastor L. B. Walkington said to me, “My sister is in your Church. I hope you’ll love my sister.” Well, I certainly did. (2.) Liz Bluff Reynolds and I got married in September of 1974, and Cade Wentz and Carol Spier Wentz got married in April 1974. Several of us
Posted by: The Rev. R. David, “Pastor Dave” Reynolds – Marion, IL – Family Friend Mar 30, 2017
ReplyOur family is deeply saddened by the passing of your Mother. We’ll always remember her fondly and feel lucky that we had the pleasure of knowing Duck. She will be greatly missed.
Posted by: Lea and John Schickedanz-Barrett – Marissa, IL – Classmate Mar 29, 2017
ReplyWe are so sorry for your loss. Duck was a special friend of the Werner family. She and my brother shared a birthday and for many years exchanged a call and card on that date. My mother was playing golf with her when she made that hole in one. I was comforted many times when mother went to nursing home with cards and calls. She was an amazing lady who brought love and laughter to so many. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Jen Politsch Mar 29, 2017
ReplyDear Robbie, Norman, and Families,
Please know that my wife and share in your loss. I will always remember your mother’s smiling face when we would meet at Homecoming time. Our sincere condolences on Duck’s passing. She will truly be missed.
Coach and Mrs. Cearnal
Posted by: Bob Cearnal – Mascoutah, IL – Friend Mar 29, 2017
ReplyWe are so sorry for your loss. We will truly miss her. She was an amazing person and had such great humor. The boys said they will miss Grandama Duck very much. We are here waving our napkins saying our farewells to her.
Posted by: Tim and Candy Bengson – Geneva, IL – Family Mar 28, 2017
ReplyHeaven gets a great lady. Duck and Hoot were great people and always good to me and my family. God Bless this wonderful lady.
Posted by: Dennis Brasel – Muskogee, OK – Friend Mar 28, 2017
ReplySorry for your loss Robbie and Norman. A lot of great memories of a lady who loved life to the fullest. I can’t make it on Friday but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: John Johnson – Chatham, IL – Family Mar 28, 2017
ReplyRobbie, Norman and family, we send our deepest sympathy. You all were neighbors and friends for many a year. We pray God will comfort you today, tomorrow and in the coming days. Ken and Sherri
Posted by: sherri wildt – FL – Family Friend Mar 27, 2017
ReplySo sorry for your loss Jill and Michael. Prayers, love and hugs for all.
Posted by: Janis and Elaine Orrell Mar 27, 2017
ReplyDoris was a good friend of my mother Dorothy Milligan and I remember preaching revival services at the Marissa UMC and seeing “Duck”. She will be missed! Rev.Alan and Jo Milligan
Posted by: Alan Milligan – Buncombe, IL – friend Mar 27, 2017
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Doris was a good friend of my mother Dorothy Milligan and I remember preaching revival services at the Marissa UMC and seeing “Duck”. She will be missed! Rev.Alan and Jo Milligan
Posted by: Alan Milligan – Buncombe, IL – friend Mar 27, 2017
So sorry for your loss Jill and Michael. Prayers, love and hugs for all.
Posted by: Janis and Elaine Orrell Mar 27, 2017
Robbie, Norman and family, we send our deepest sympathy. You all were neighbors and friends for many a year. We pray God will comfort you today, tomorrow and in the coming days. Ken and Sherri
Posted by: sherri wildt – FL – Family Friend Mar 27, 2017
Sorry for your loss Robbie and Norman. A lot of great memories of a lady who loved life to the fullest. I can’t make it on Friday but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Posted by: John Johnson – Chatham, IL – Family Mar 28, 2017
Heaven gets a great lady. Duck and Hoot were great people and always good to me and my family. God Bless this wonderful lady.
Posted by: Dennis Brasel – Muskogee, OK – Friend Mar 28, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. We will truly miss her. She was an amazing person and had such great humor. The boys said they will miss Grandama Duck very much. We are here waving our napkins saying our farewells to her.
Posted by: Tim and Candy Bengson – Geneva, IL – Family Mar 28, 2017
Dear Robbie, Norman, and Families,
Please know that my wife and share in your loss. I will always remember your mother’s smiling face when we would meet at Homecoming time. Our sincere condolences on Duck’s passing. She will truly be missed.
Coach and Mrs. Cearnal
Posted by: Bob Cearnal – Mascoutah, IL – Friend Mar 29, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Duck was a special friend of the Werner family. She and my brother shared a birthday and for many years exchanged a call and card on that date. My mother was playing golf with her when she made that hole in one. I was comforted many times when mother went to nursing home with cards and calls. She was an amazing lady who brought love and laughter to so many. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Jen Politsch Mar 29, 2017
Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of your Mother. We’ll always remember her fondly and feel lucky that we had the pleasure of knowing Duck. She will be greatly missed.
Posted by: Lea and John Schickedanz-Barrett – Marissa, IL – Classmate Mar 29, 2017
I have MANY, but here are two: (1.) When I left Annual Conference in 1973 to come to Marisa-Zion as my first appointment, Duck’s sister Elizabeth Walkington, wife of retired pastor L. B. Walkington said to me, “My sister is in your Church. I hope you’ll love my sister.” Well, I certainly did. (2.) Liz Bluff Reynolds and I got married in September of 1974, and Cade Wentz and Carol Spier Wentz got married in April 1974. Several of us
Posted by: The Rev. R. David, “Pastor Dave” Reynolds – Marion, IL – Family Friend Mar 30, 2017
You were the best grandma any boy could ever want. I love you grandma. I hope your eternal life is as full as the life you lived here.
Posted by: Todd Harriman – Tucson, AZ Mar 31, 2017
Norm, Robbie, and Families, I want you to know that Jeri and I are sorry for your loss. She could always lighten up a room when she walked in. She was a special lady, and she will never be forgotten. Thank you, Duck!
Posted by: Gary Benedict – Red Bud, IL – Friend Apr 01, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Like others I have a lot of fun memories with Duck. But the one I love the best is how she loved that I was marrying someone from Tilden. Enjoy all the good memories you have Prayers to all the family. Jay and Bette Poston
Posted by: Bette Poston – New Athens, IL – Friend Apr 01, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. Like others I have a lot of fun memories with Duck. But the one I love the best is how she loved that I was marrying someone from Tilden. Enjoy all the good memories you have Prayers to all the family. Jay and Bette Poston
Posted by: Bette Poston – New Athens, IL – Friend Apr 04, 2017