Rita Helen Klein

Rita Helen Klein obituary, Wood Dale, IL

Rita Helen Klein

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254 N. Wood Dale Rd., Wood Dale, IL 60191

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Rita Klein Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Geils Funeral Home - Wood Dale on Mar. 31, 2026.
Rita Helen Klein, 98, of Wood Dale, Illinois passed away on March 29, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1927 to her parents Fred Janeczko and Leona Faworski in Chicago, Illinois.

Rita is survived by her daughters, Denise (Butch) Ryan and Judi (Gary) Wincek. Her dear grandchildren: Lindsey (Jed) Babbin, Jackie (Victor) Wincek, Kelsey (Jon) Krabacher. Her great grandchildren: Wesson, Leo, Oscar, Elliot, and Zoe.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo Klein and her siblings, Ben (Marie) Janeczko and Bernice (John) Grzeslo.

A visitation will be held at Geils Funeral Home located at 260 West Irving Park Road in Wood Dale, Illinois 60191 on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM followed by a funeral mass at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Wood Dale. Interment to immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.

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Geils of Wood Dale

260 West Irving Park Road, Wood Dale, IL 60191

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Apr

1

Service

10:30 a.m.

Holy Ghost

254 N. Wood Dale Rd., Wood Dale, IL 60191

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Apr

1

Service

12:30 p.m.

Resurrection Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleums

Q54F+9C 7201 Archer Rd, Justice, IL 60458

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