Rita M. Cosson

1940 - 2023

Rita M. Cosson obituary, 1940-2023, Milwaukee, WI

Rita M. Cosson

1940 - 2023

BORN

1940

DIED

2023

Rita Cosson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by CLOSED-Poole Funeral Home / Crematory - Port Washington from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2023.
Rita Cosson, age 83, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Woodland View Assisted Living in Fredonia, Wisconsin where she called home for the past few years.

She was born on January 25, 1940 in Milwaukee, WI; daughter of Arthur and Eleanor Scheck Jozwiak.
Rita married Thomas Cosson from Milwaukee. He preceded her in death on October 26, 2009.

She had been a teacher for Milwaukee parochial schools until her retirement.

Rita is survived by her sister Nora (James) Loduha of Germantown, her step-daughter Doreen Cosson, other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband Tom, Step-son Brian Cosson, her brother Frank and his wife Shirley Joswiak.

No services will be held.

POOLE FUNERAL HOME/Crematory, Port Washington, WI assisting the family. Information and condolences available at www.poolefh.com or 262/284-4431.

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