CAMPBELL HILL – Della Mae Rieckenberg, 92, of Campbell Hill, passed away at 8:12 pm, on Saturday, January 18, 2026 at Three Springs Lodge, Chester, IL.

Della Mae was born in Campbell Hill, on March 1, 1933, the daughter of Arnold, Sr. and Elsie Vogt Ehlers. She married LeRoy G. Rieckenberg on January 6, 1951, in Campbell Hill. He preceded her in death on February 25, 2022. She was a retired Deputy Clerk for Jackson County, Murphysboro, IL. Della Mae was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, the American Legion Auxiliary Post #1096 in Campbell Hill, and ELCA at St. Luke's Lutheran Church. She enjoyed bowling, quilting, square dancing, and puzzles.

Della Mae is survived by three children, Sharon (Steve) Toler of DuQuoin, IL, Randy Rieckenberg of Campbell Hill, and Julie (Scott) Schutte of Campbell Hill; 10 grandchildren, Kristie Kuhnert, Lori (Rob) Eaton, Stephanie (Matt) Zipprich, Josh (Anne) Pierce, Jessica (Bill) Chancey, Corey Rieckenberg, Cody (Shannon) Rieckenberg, Cole (Hannah) Rieckenberg, Caleb (Alexa) Rieckenberg, and Nicholas Schutte; 20 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

Della was also preceded in death by her Parents; daughter, Diann Pierce; grandchildren, Courtney Dawn Rieckenberg and Jeremy Pierce; brothers, Arnold, Jr. and Omer Dean Ehlers; and sister, Mildred Nowak.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 23, 2026, at St. Luke Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, with Minister Deb Rathert and Deacon Ben Nikodym officiating. Burial will follow at St. Luke Lutheran Cemetery, Campbell Hill. Visitation will be at St. Luke Lutheran Church on Friday from 9 am until 11 am. The preferred form of remembrance are memorials to St. Luke Lutheran Church.