Rita Whiteley

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Heartland Funeral & Cremation Services

Posted events

December 14, 2025

Jan

Memorial service

1:30 p.m.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

1010 Umbrella Rd, Jacksonville, IA 51537

Jan

Memorial service

1:30 p.m.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church

1010 Umbrella Rd, Jacksonville, IA 51537

Heartland Funeral & Cremation Services

Posted an obituary

December 14, 2025

Rita Whiteley Obituary

Rita Jane Whiteley was born on February 11, 1952, near Jacksonville, Iowa, to Gilbert and Arlene (Nissen) Hoogensen. She was baptized and later confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church near Jacksonville. Rita graduated from Harlan High School... Read Rita Whiteley's Obituary