Riley Michael Volk's Obituary
Riley Michael Volk, 35, of Casey, IL passed away at 12:47 pm on Monday, May 13, 2013 in Cumberland County, IL. He was born September 26, 1977 in Paris, IL, the son of Michael Lee Volk and Charlene Faye Tingley Volk. On December 14, 2007, he married Mary Margaret Scyoc in Alton, IL. Survivors include his wife, Mary Volk of Casey, IL; daughter, Delaney Lucille Volk and son, Tyler Michael Volk of Casey, IL; mother, Charlene Athey of Casey, IL; father, Michael L. Volk and wife Tracy of Clinton, IN; sisters, Jessica Volk of Terre Haute, IN and Shay Athey of Casey, IL; brother, Andrew Volk of Clinton, IN; step-sister, Lori Athey-Nees of Marshall, IL; step-brothers, Brook and Wyatt Dreher of Clinton, IN; maternal grandmother, Betty Tingley Rader of Marshall, IL; mother and father in law, Nancy and Joe Scyoc, Sr. of Alton, IL; brothers and sisters in law, Joseph Scyoc, Jr., Susan St Pierre, Michael Scyoc, Stephen Scyoc and Anna Scyoc and several uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lenwood and Della Maxine Volk; maternal grandfather, Wayne Tingley and stepbrother, Jon Athey. Riley worked as a restaurant manager. He was a 1996 graduate of Casey High School. He was an avid sports fan; his favorite teams were the Chicago Bears, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Fighting Illini. Riley and Mary played co-ed softball for the team "Got Runs". He enjoyed cooking, gardening, mushroom hunting and golfing; he especially enjoyed participating in the Jeremy's Warrior Golf Outing each year. Riley was a wonderful father and loved spending time with his children, he especially enjoyed the time they spent on outdoor activities. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Brooke Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Casey Cumberland Cemetery, Casey, IL. Visitation will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations and contributions may be made to the family c/o Markwell Funeral Home, PO Box 175, Casey, IL 62420. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, May 16, 2013 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Friday, May 17, 2013 10:30 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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