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LIMA -- Rita Nees, 75, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on March 2, 1950, in Lima to the late John and Ruth {Coon} Fay.
On November 13, 1971, she married Robert Nees, who preceded her in death. Rita was a graduate of Elida High School in 1968 and a 1980 graduate of Lima Technical College. She was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her children, Kelly (Thomas) Stevenson and John M. Nees; grandchildren, Bailey Stevenson and Brock Stevenson; sister, Jean (Danny) Bradford; and sisters-in-law, Linda Fay and Dorothy Fay.
In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John Fay and Michael Fay.
Her family will receive friends on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima. A funeral service will begin at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Shawnee Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lima Memorial Fund at https://www.limamemorial.org/community-relations/lima-memorial-foundation.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Helen Hawk
Earlier today
Kelly and family, you have my deepest sympathy. Rita was always so nice to me. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Jayne Caskie
Earlier today
Deepest Sympathy in your loss. Great picture of Rita, she was a joy to work with, did her job well.
Joy
Yesterday
Wonderful smiles, Peace to you and yours, Rita
Sandy Lauck
Yesterday
Sorry for your loss. Loved working with her. So was so good.
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Jan Acerro
Yesterday
Kelly,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for peace and strength.
Jim & Chris Conrad
Yesterday
Kelly,
You and your family have our condolences! You'll be in our thoughts and prayers!
Debra Barnes
Yesterday
So very sorry for your loss of Rita. I was a nurse at LMH and always loved seeing and talking to Rita! She always had a smile and a kind word. Prayers for her family and friends.
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