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Rita Hanley Obituary

Hanley, Rita C. (Nee Greulich) Welcomed by God with open arms November 6, 2013. Preceded in death by James, loving husband of 35 years. Beloved mother of Michael (Dee), Bryan, Patrick, Eileen (Dennis Phifer) and Maureen (Daniel) Marek. Adored grandmother of Melissa Hanley and Casandra Marek. "Adopted" mother of Jorge and Ligia Rios and family. Cherished aunt of Nick (Sandy) Greulich and Kathy (Lee) Koski and other nieces/nephews. Loving friend of Lois Anderson, Sr. Bernadette Grabrian and many others. Rita's life focus was family and giving of herself to others. Her deep faith was reflected as an associate member of the Sisters of St Francis of Assisi. Family and friends will celebrate Rita's life on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 (Gathering at 1PM and Memorial Mass at 2PM) at the Sisters of St Francis of Assisi Convent Chapel at 3221 S. Lake Dr., St. Francis, WI. Donations in Rita's memory may be directed to the Wisconsin Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance of Mentally Ill) at www.namiwisconsin.org <http://www.namiwisconsin.org> . A special thank you to Mom's angels at Castle Ridge, especially Ashley, Simantha and Teresa. "... love is the beauty of the soul." - Saint Augustine HERITAGE FUNERAL HOMES Tyborski-Altstadt-Scheuerell 414-744-7039 Guest Book & Directions www.heritagefuneral.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Nov. 17, 2013.

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November 18, 2013

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Memorial Gathering

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Sisters of St Francis of Assisi Convent Chapel

3221 S. Lake Dr, St. Francis, WI

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Memorial Mass

2:00 p.m.

Sisters of St Francis of Assisi Convent Chapel

3221 S. Lake Dr, St. Francis, WI

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