Ellen Riester Obituary
We bid farewell to Ellen Riester of Mount Carmel, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 24, 2026 at the age of 68. Ellen touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ellen Riester to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ellen may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Ellen touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Allen Dosch and Jamezina Dosch (Davis); her husband Jim Riester; her siblings, Cheryl Montgomery and James Dosch; and her nephew Christopher Montgomery (Mary Jones).
She is survived by: her brother Michael Dosch; her nieces, Jennifer Dillman (Mark), Jackie Montgomery and Janet Cotton; and her close friend Chuck Letson (Martha). She is also survived by her family, friends.
