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Rita Reader Obituary

Rita M. Reader Prayers for Rita M. Reader, 87, of Deer Park, formerly of Chicago, will be said at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, at the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 415 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, 11 S. Buesching Road, Lake Zurich. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, River Grove. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home. Born Dec. 8, 1917, in Chicago, she died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, in Arlington Heights. Rita was an avid Cubs and sports fan. She is survived by her children, Geraldine (Bruce) Cray, Carol (late Hank) Ahrens, Mark (Michelle) Reader, Kelly (Frank) Crissie, and the late Thomas (Sandy) Hamelin; siblings, Raymond (Lita) and Florence (Joseph); 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis; and siblings, Edward (Helen), Laura (Harry), Joseph (Vivian) and Harry (Lorraine). For information, (847) 540-8871.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jan. 20, 2005.

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Arianne

January 25, 2005

Dear Aunt Rita,



I had been wanting to write you a letter...but I let time get away from me, and that is no excuse. I regret being lazy in that regard, and I'm very sorry I didn't use the opportunity I had to let you know that I love you. I just wanted you to know that I think about you often even though I haven't had a lot of time over the years to spend with you in person. You were always so kind to me and for that I am grateful. Your beautiful smile illuminates my memory and always will. My son and I are doing well…daily struggles and all. He is learning to play the flute and has the second chair in his section. I will be sure to show my son your pictures and keep you alive in our memories. Please give our Love to the family...I know we will meet again some day.



All of my love,

Sean Smith

January 24, 2005

I'm sorry to hear about Aunt Rita's passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all family members.



Shelly and Sean Smith

Maureen & Phil Hong

January 24, 2005

Aunt Rita held a very special place in our hearts and will continue to occupy an enormous place in our memories. We can only hope that your special memories of her will help you through this most terrible time in your lives. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Maureen & Phil

DENNIS GORMAN

January 21, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about Rita. I now wish I had visited her in the hospital. Eileen and I both offer our condolences.

Kurt & Christine Courtney

January 21, 2005

Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dennis Celaya & Colette Anderson

January 21, 2005

We are very sorry to hear of your loss, keep a special place in your heart as she still watches over you from above.

Ryan & Amy Wright

January 21, 2005

Our Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of need. May God bless you. Love The Wright family

Tony & Kathy Crissie

January 20, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We loved Rita and have many fond memories of times together.

The Jaeger Family

January 20, 2005

We are very sorry for your loss. Rita was a great person and will be greatly missed.

Anthony R. Crissie

January 20, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family. Love Anthony

Howard & Grace Chun

January 20, 2005

We are sorry for your loss. God bless you at this very sad time.

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