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1924

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2026

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Rita Mutziger Obituary

Rita Mutziger, 101, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, surrounded by her family at Avera Brady Health and Rehab in Mitchell. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, February 3, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Servicemen's Memorial Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7:00 PM at the Church with a 6:00 PM Scripture Service. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Madison Daily Leader from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, 2026.

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Memorial Events
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Feb

2

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1401 W Cedar Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

Feb

2

Service

6:00 p.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1401 W Cedar Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

Feb

3

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

1401 W Cedar Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

Funeral services provided by:

Bittner Funeral Chapel - Mitchell

805 W Havens Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301

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