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Rita M. Henson (nee Thiel)
ST. JOHN/SCHERERVILLE, IN - Rita M. Henson (nee Thiel), age 96, of Dyer, IN (formerly of St. John and Schererville), passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents Eberhard and Mary (Scheidt) Thiel; and 11 brothers and sisters. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Carol (John) Whalen, of Elk Grove Village, IL and Paul (Kathy) Hilbrich, of Crown Point, who helped her through her later years as her health declined, as well as friends, too numerous to mention, including closest and dearest friend, Betty (Jim) Gineris, of St. John. Known to most in the St. John community as "the little white-haired lady" at Welch's Stop N' Shop, Rita selflessly devoted herself, as a lifetime member of the ladies' auxiliary, to St John VFW Post 717, and also enjoyed bingo and trips to the casino. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Visitation Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at the ELMWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 11300 W. 97th LN ( half block west of US 41/Wicker Ave. at 97th Ln. )St. John, IN. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. For more information 219-365-3474 www.elmwoodchapel.com
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Marcia Ulan
September 2, 2022
To The Family of Rita Henson - May I extend to you my deepest sympathy on the loss of such a kind & helpful, lady who was always so friendly whenever I would see her at Stop 'n Shop. She was a faithful employee there for years. She will be truly missed by everyone who knew Her and loved Her.
May She rest in eternal peace. With Sympathy,
Marcia Ulan, St. John, Indiana
Amy Majchrowicz
August 31, 2022
I remember going to stop n shop in st. John mall Rita greeted us knew us all by name I am 50 now never forgot Stop n Shop Rita. Loved her very much. Never forget her warm smile and hello.
Doc Brewerton
August 30, 2022
Rita was always a delight to be around she and her husband George were the best, she will be missed. Doc Brewerton
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