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Rita Allen Obituary
Rita Kathleen Allen, 89, of Nauvoo, Illinois, passed into eternity peacefully at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at her home.
A visitation will be from 8:30 to 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Schmitz-Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Nauvoo.
A Parish Rosary will be at 10:45 a.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Nauvoo. Following the rosary, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held with Father Tony Trosley as celebrant.
Burial will be in the SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery.
Schmitz - Banks & Beals Funeral Home of Nauvoo is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Gary and Brenda Ralph
October 14, 2025
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