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Obituary

Riley Burton Boles Jr., 55, of Marquette, passed away February 27, 2026, at Norlite Nursing Center after a battle with cancer.

Riley was born on January 3, 1971, in Elgin, Illinois, and grew up in St. Charles before moving to Michigan. There, he married the love of his life, Melissa Boles. Riley loved watching wrestling and listening to music, enjoyed cooking (especially on the grill), and cared for his family.

Riley is survived by 6 …

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What were Riley's favorite games to play?
Atari
Atari
Atari
What were Riley's favorite drinks?
Coca Cola, Bud Light
Coca Cola, Bud Light
Coca Cola, Bud Light
What were Riley's favorite songs or musical artists?
80s music/house music
80s music/house music
80s music/house music
What were Riley's favorite sports teams?
Kansas City Chiefs, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Bucks
Kansas City Chiefs, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Bucks
Kansas City Chiefs, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Bucks

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Born

January 3rd, 1971
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Had a child, Ashley Scarbrough

1995
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Got married to Melissa Boles

July 2nd, 2004

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Cause of death

Lung cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Fassbender Funeral Home
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Fassbender Funeral Home

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