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Rita KEOWN Obituary

Rita Keown, nee Smith, age 90, of Northbrook, IL. Beloved wife of the late Earl R. Keown; loving mother of Susan Marshall, Bob (Gloria) Keown, Sally (Jim) O'Brien and Carol (Richard ) Johnston; proud grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 15; dear sister of Leonard (the late Dorothy) and Marilyn Smith and the late Norbert (the late LaVerne) and Ruth Smith. Funeral Mass, May 7th, Saturday 9 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 724 Elder Lane, at Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum, Des Plaines, IL. In lieu of flowers memorials to Catholic Charities, 721 North La Salle Street, Chicago, IL 60654-9454 would be appreciated. Funeral Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or 847-675-1990

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Published by Chicago Tribune on May 6, 2011.

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Leann Gleasner

March 1, 2025

I'm was so sorry to hear about your mom passing Carol. My son was helping me look for you and he came across your mother on Legacy. I would love to talk with you! I'm on Facebook under my married name, Leann Parkinson. I hope all is well with you.

Robin Bennewitz Zeck

May 7, 2011

Dear Bob and Family,
I was sorry to read of your mother's passing. I remember her as a genteel, lovely woman. She always had a kind word and was interested in what you said. I am certain you will miss her, but hope you have wonderful memories to ease the loss.

May 6, 2011

Offering our condolences to the Keown family. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope during this difficult time. (2 Cor. 1:3,4)

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