Deborah M. Rilinger Obituary
The family announces the passing of Deborah M. Rilinger of Morrill, Kansas on August 15, 2026. Deborah, born on May 17, 1953 in Baileyville, Kansas, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Deborah M. Rilinger to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo B. Holthaus and Reva Holthaus (Engelken); her husband Larry Rilinger; her sister LeeAnn Kidney; her parents-in-law, Amy Rilinger and Peter Rilinger; and her siblings-in-law, Vernon, Rita Speers and Lawrence "Sam" Shreffler.
She is survived by: her daughters, Amy Schneider (Mark), Paula Rilinger and Dr. April Gaines (Brian); her grandsons, Xander Schneider (Briana), Kaleb Gaines, Noah Schneider and Mason Gaines; her siblings, Allan Holthaus (Vickie), Ron Holthaus (Virginia), Fred Holthaus (Susan), Les Holthaus (Janet), Howard Holthaus (Doris), Steve Holthaus, Janet Samson (Sam), Troy Holthaus (Teresa), Lisa Sanchez and Lindsay Ohlman (Chadd); her stepmother Nikki Holthaus; her siblings-in-law, Bob, Judy Rilinger, Marvin, Carol Rilinger, Dolores Shreffler and Jim Kidney; and her uncle Clarence Engelken (Lillian). She is also survived by her numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Baileyville Benefit Group sent in care of the Popkess Mortuary, 823 Virginia Street, Sabetha, Kansas 66534.
