Clarabel S. Riddell, 97, passed away suddenly on March 9, 2021 in Joliet, IL. She was born February 25, 1924 in Henry, IL to Adolph and Clara Pearl Antrim Schoof. She received her degree from Blackburn College and went to work for the Marshall County Farm Bureau. In 1948, Clarabel married James S. Riddell who, along with her siblings, Fred Schoof, Helen Smith, Harold Schoof and Lola McClure, preceded her in death. James and Clarabel resided on the family farm in Sparland, IL where they raised five children: William Joe (Susanne Haberle) Riddell, Sparland. Mary Louise (Gregory) Kessling, Joliet, Marjorie Jean (Richard dec.) Gilmore, El Paso, James Robert (Sally Barnett) Riddell, Sparland & Nancy Pearl (Douglas) Riddell-Dudra, Medina, MN. A grandmother of 12 – Amy (Kessling) Dow (James), Timothy (Brianne Morris) Kessling, Klinton Wescott (Crisa Travaglini) Kessling, Lucas (Lindsey McGehee) Kessling, Jenifer (Chad) Riddell Bauer, William Jay (Angie Ochs) Riddell, Ryan (Stacey) Gilmore, Adam (Hope Germann) Gilmore, Sarah Riddell, Amanda (Cliff) Barnett, Collin (Karla Kulyas) Dudra, and Mallory Dudra. She is survived by 19 great grandchildren: Carter & Emma Dow, Aubri & Blake Kessling, Logan, Taylor, Gavin, & Bryson Kessling, Jack & Kate Kessling, Blaze, Brayton, & Alexa Bauer, Ryan & Cooper Riddell, Griffin, Gemma, and Vivian Barnett and Baby Dudra due in May. Clarabel was an active member of the La Prairie U.P. Church of Sparland, a vital part of the family farming business, Riddell Polled Herefords, and spent countless hours serving as president of the Illinois Beef Auxiliary, with speaking engagements promoting beef and agriculture. In 1993, Clarabel was honored as Illinois Mother of the Year. She was also a vigorous supporter of the Marshall County Historical Society where she held numerous offices, enjoyed genealogy, and composed a Sparland History Book. Even with all Clarabel's accomplishments, she was most proud of her titles of wife, mother, grand grandmother, and great grandmother. Due to Covid-19, private family services will be held. Memorials may be made to LaPrairie U.P. Cemetery Assn., Marshall County Historical Society, or LaPrairie U.P. Church.