Erika Meng's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois

Erika Meng

June 5, 1947 - July 11, 2026 (79 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

Erika Meng's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois
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Erika Meng

June 5, 1947 - July 11, 2026 (79 years old)

Chicago, Illinois

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Erika Meng Obituary

Erika Meng, born on June 5, 1947, passed away on July 11, 2026. Erika leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Erika Meng to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Reinhold; her parents, Hermann Rieschel and Anna Rieschel; and her brother Joachim Rieschel. She is survived by: her children, Heike Cailliau (Larry), Hans Meng (Lynne) and Christian Meng; her grandchildren, Kyle, Brandon and Tyler Meng; her sister Ursula Klein (late Franz Josef Klein); her sister-in-law Maria Rieschel; her nieces and nephews, Patrick, Steffen Klein, Ramona Winter, Anette Arzu Badi, Torsten Rieschel and Monika O'Mara; and her pet Mila.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Erika's memory to your charity of choice for: Culinary Cares childhood cancer or to Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA).



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July 14, 2026

Your loving neighbors on Shirley Lane sent flowers

“We celebrate the life of Erika. Her bright light will always be in our hearts. Love and prayers,”


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July 15

Visitation

Oehler Funeral Home
2099 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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July 16

Funeral service

Oehler Funeral Home
2099 Miner St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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