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Rita Stofflet

Yorkville, Illinois

Oct 24, 1920 – Sep 10, 2022

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BORN
October 24, 1920
DIED
September 10, 2022
LOCATION
Yorkville, Illinois

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Rita (Whitmore) Stofflet

Oct. 24, 1920 - Sept. 10, 2022

LAKE GENEVA - Born into poverty in an Irish tenement in Brooklyn, NY, in 1920, Rita (Whitmore) Stofflet, went on to enrich so many lives with her abundant humor during her 101 years. Rita died September...

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My boys and I were sad to hear about Rita´s passing. We loved reading all about her! John and family we send our condolences. Clark and Tyr want to express to you John they worked hard to donate to the Share Your Holidays and at Alzheimer´s Alliance

I knew Rita in Williams Bay when I was growing up. She and John lived first in an upstairs apartment. Rita would come to our house to watch This Is Your Life. She and my mom, Jane Schwan were best friends. When Bonnie was born, I thought she was the most beautiful baby in the world. I was able to babysit for once in a while. When we moved, Rita gave me a surprise going away party. I was 11 years old. My parents kept in touch with Rita and John for many years. She was one of the...

I believe I sang in the University of Wisconsin-Madison Concert Choir with Rita's daughter, Nancy, around 1974-1976. Rita must have been an amazing woman--the stories you shared are priceless! Rita and all of you are in my prayers. Pat (Honish) Chritton