Elizabeth C. Riley Obituary

We bid farewell to Elizabeth C. Riley of Lafayette, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on October 28, 2025 at the age of 86. Elizabeth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Vincent E. Riley; and her brothers, Gary Brettnacher and John Brettnacher. She is survived by: her children, Kathy L. Riley of Lafayette, Kevin E. Riley (Laurie) of Lafayette, Steven S. Riley (Janella) of Lafayette, Susan M. Riley (Prudencio) of Lafayette, Chris P. Riley (Amy) of Lafayette and Chuck V. Riley of Lafayette; her siblings, Kay Siple (Sparky), Judy Hart (Larry), Kim Brown (Doug) and Chuck Brettnacher (Pat) of Lafayette; her grandchildren, Heath Riley (Kathleen), Andrew Riley (Mya Lorenz), Morgan Switzer (Neil), Luke Riley, Nicholas Riley, Anna Riley, Caroline Riley, Emily Riley and Sara Wilson (Tim); and her great grandchildren, Harper, Millie, Charlotte Riley, Gentry, Finn, Saylor, Kerrigan Switzer, Emery and Hadleigh Wilson.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel (400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church (1916 Meharry St, Lafayette, IN 47904).

Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth's name to either the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.