Rita Joshel

1921 - 2015

Rita Joshel obituary, 1921-2015, Aurora, IL

BORN

1921

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street

Naperville, Illinois

Rita Joshel Obituary

Rita Joshel, age 93, a resident of Aurora, IL, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2015. She was born in Detroit, MI on March 4, 1921 and resided in the Chicagoland area for many years, as well as in Anderson, IN. She was a beloved secretary for many years at Sunnsyside Elementary School (District 87) in Berkeley, IL. She was a dedicated volunteer for the PTA, Band Boosters, St. Vincent DePaul Society, Berkeley Library and at Community Hospital in Anderson, IN. Rita is survived by her loving children, Joanie (Bud Gray) Clarke, Marjory (Jean-Jacques Surbeck) Kaplan, David (Christine) Joshel and Deborah (Dr. Timothy) Clare; her cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (Denny) Grosclaude, SSG Joel (Kasumi Leonard) Klenke, Julia Joshel and SSG Jeremy (Christy) Klenke; her dear brother, Clem Krause. Rita was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Myron Joshel, in 1994; as well as her siblings, Frank, Joe, Clara, Mary Ann, Cecilia, Agnes, Anne and Bernard. For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Rita's life, memorials to the School Sisters of Notre Dame, 13105 Watertown Plank Road, Elm Grove, WI 53122 or West Suburban Symphony Society, PO Box 565, Hinsdale, IL 60522, would be greatly appreciated in lieu of flowers. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 24, 11:00 AM at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 1500 Brookdale Rd, Naperville. A Memorial Service will be held in the Spring in Anderson, IN with interment at Anderson Memorial Park. For info please call 630-355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com

Published by Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Feb. 23, 2015.
34465541-95D0-45B0-BEEB-B9E0361A315A

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Rita Joshel

Not sure what to say?





3 Entries

Rita Joshel was a very nice neighbor of ours in Berkeley,IL & she is surly was loved by all that she knew in our neighborhood. I miss her & her family in Berkeley,IL. God bless her soul.

Dave Gloeckle

August 12, 2020

I didn't know Rita but I am a friend of Marjory's. What a wonderful woman Rita must have been to have raised such a loving, compassionate, dedicated and heartfelt daughter. May Rita rest in peace and may loving memories sustain her children and family. Rabbi Lenore Bohm

Rabbi Lenore Bohm

February 24, 2015

My aunt Rita was the finest person in our family, bar none! She had a sunny disposition and a true acceptance of people which I've rarely if ever seen. RIta was one of the few truly enlightened people I've ever known. She will be deeply missed. Judy Joshel Rudman

February 23, 2015

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Make a Donation
in Rita Joshel's name

Memorial Events
for Rita Joshel

Feb

24

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

1500 Brookdale Rd, Naperville, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home

44 South Mill Street, Naperville, IL 60540

How to support Rita's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Rita Joshel's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more