St. Louis, Missouri
Mar 8, 1958 – Oct 14, 2025
Rita (Callaghan) Schmitz, 67, of Fayetteville, IL died October 14 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Rita was born in Belleville, IL on March 8 1958 to Robert and Ruth (Bartmess) Callaghan. As a child spending time with her father, Rita developed a life-long passion for the outdoors,...
Read MoreI am so very sorry for your loss. Rita was a co-worker with my husband, John at IDOT. They made a great team. She was dedicated to her family and made sure they enjoyed her love of the great outdoors in all ways! She will be missed by her loved ones and friends.
Carole Fritsche
October 24, 2025 | Friend
Rita was my co-worker for many years! I always admired her work ethic and willingness to help if needed. She was prompt and very intelligent! She knew the set up perfectly! What an attribute to have. She was a gentle soul who loved her family.
Mary Leonard
October 21, 2025 | Work
You left such a legacy Dear Rita...You put passion into every breath you took and made everyone you knew feel important. How lucky are all of us to be in your life. Love from one of your many fans...
Rita Fan
October 20, 2025 | Other
