Rita Seals Obituary
Rita Marion
Rita M. Seals, 91 years, of Temperance, MI, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2014, in The Toledo Hospital. The daughter of Guy and Ida (Poupard) Trabbic, she was born on July 23, 1923, in Temperance, MI. On June 2, 1945, she married Clifford N. Seals in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, who preceded her in death in 2004. Rita liked to cook and feed her family. Anyone who came to the farm house had to have her homemade cookies. She also enjoyed gardening and canning especially with her children. Rita enjoyed scrapbooking and in her earlier years she made braided rugs. Her cat named Sam was a big part of her life. Rita was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church.
She is survived by her loving children, Pamela (Roger) Upp, Paul (Robin) Seals, Sandy (Ed) Brushaber, Brian (Sandi) Seals, Kevin Seals, Eric (Kathy) Seals, Julie (Ray) Wilson, Todd (Cathy) Seals; 21 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren. Along with her husband, Rita was preceded in death by her grandson, Matthew Donaldson; her 7 siblings, Stanley Trabbic, Isabelle Stelzer, Irene Schaub, Hilda Schaub, Gloria Cook, Miranda Trabbic and Hillary Trabbic.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Urbanski's Bedford Funeral Chapel, 8300 Lewis Avenue, Temperance, MI. The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Temperance, MI, with burial to follow in church cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor or Paws & Whiskers. Online condolences may be shared at
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Jeff Donaldson
December 8, 2019
Miss you Grandma ,love your grandson Jeff
December 18, 2014
Pamela and Family, My condolences at the passing of your mother. The memories of the play-dates at your home and being classmates at St. Joe's are still vivid.
Peace! Mary Frances Wojciechowski
December 18, 2014
Pamela and family, My condolences at the passing of your mother. It has been many years but the memories of "play-dates"at you home and at being classmates at St.Joe's are vivid yet. Peace!
Mary Frances Wojciechowski
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Faye LaPlante
December 17, 2014
Rita was always the epitome of what a mother, hostess and kind soul that anyone would be privileged to meet. I was fortunate enough to spend time at her kitchen table with Buck. Spending time in the heart of Clifford & Rita's home, talking about Paul and Buck growing up together with all the kids. Those were very happy times. Rita was a very loving, dear lady that will be missed by every life she touched.
terrie pope
December 16, 2014
Dear Julie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I loved her hugs. She shared her joy with everyone.
December 16, 2014
Dear Aunt Rita, you lit up my life with your bright eyes and smile. Much love. Niece Linda
December 16, 2014
So sorry to hear of your Mothers' passing.
Brenda Duggan
Mike Roth
December 16, 2014
I will always remember Rita for the nice lady she was, and even though she was no taller than half of us kids when we all stood together, when she raised her voice everyone listened, and she didn't hesitate to get stern when she thought the situation called for it. I would have to say that her greatest accomplishment was raising a great bunch of kids who all grew up to be good people who earned, deserved, and gave respect just as she thought they should.
Karen Commet
December 15, 2014
I loved this woman so much! She was always so happy! She will be missed by all who knew her.
Elizabeth & Patrick Kriner
December 15, 2014
Our deepest sympathies.
Patrick & Elizabeth Kriner
Mark Schaub
December 15, 2014
Dear Aunt Rita:
Thank you very much for being my godmother over the years… no one is ever too old to have a godmother! Just this past Thanksgiving, Cindy was showing her father, sister and brother the wooden wishing well Uncle Cliff had given to her some number of years ago during a visit to the Michigan homestead. Cindy had Uncle Cliff sign it on the bottom. To this day, it commands a prominent location in our home in Philadelphia. It reminded me of the fun times we had as kids gathering at the farm during the Christmas Season… lots of cousins! Thank you for opening your home to us and making us all feel welcomed and special. While your infectious smile and loving heart will be missed, they will never be forgotten by those they touched.
Lovingly, your godson, Mark Schaub, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Will Swade
December 14, 2014
One of the loveliest ladies I have ever been privileged to know! RIP Grandma Seals! William, Sarah and Nicholas
Jeff Donaldson
December 14, 2014
I will miss bringing you meals and eating your delicious cookies. I will also miss the good laughs we had and spending time with you.
Love you always Grandma, your grandson Jeff Donaldson
Jeff Donaldson
December 14, 2014
I will miss you Grandma I love you very much and always will. Your grandson Jeff Donaldson
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