June Marlene Schmahl

June Marlene Schmahl (née Riley), 89, of Moweaqua, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

Born on February 27, 1936, in Shelbyville, Illinois, she was the daughter of Harry and Eva (Hinton) Riley. One of six children, she grew up alongside three brothers and two sisters, including her twin. June moved to Moweaqua at the age of 29, where she built a home and a life defined by hard work, tradition, and quiet perseverance.

A devoted homemaker, she also worked for many years at the Eastern Star Home in Macon, Illinois, where her kindness and dependability left a lasting impression on residents and colleagues. June was practical by nature, strong-willed, steady, and deeply loyal to loved ones. She was proud of the family she built and loved being known simply as Nana to her grandchildren. In her family, she was best known for her cooking, a gift that brought everyone together and remains a cherished part of her legacy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, daughter Mary Fathauer, and grandsons Christopher Standley and Craig Fathauer. Surviving are her daughters Peggy Standley-Lewis, Stacey Adamson, Leslie Stiner (Rick), and Mendie Gregory (Michael); son-in-law Mike Fathauer; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

She will be remembered for her gentle nature, quiet resilience, and enduring love for family.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., January 16, 2026, in the Masonic Cemetery, Moweaqua, IL