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Margaret Smith=Welchert
July 15, 2009
I just learned about Rita's passing by a post Mary Ann made in the Alumni Newsletter. I grew up with Rita as a classmate. Rita, Mary Ann and I were in a Brownie/Girl Scout Troop with Mrs Koci as a leader. I am very sad for your loss, but treasure the memories Rita created as a friend. We lost track of each other after high school graduation, but I was very happy to learn that she became a quilter later in life as did I.
Adam Schwader
June 5, 2009
Dear Stucky Family,
I just learned of this loss you have suffered, and I am so very sorry. Rita Stucky was a positively wonderful woman and the best and sweetest teacher I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. She taught my 1st Grade class in 1992 and I was heartbroken when I realized she couldn't be my teacher for the rest of my education. The world is an infinitely better place because of the impact her warmth, kindness, beauty, and love had on all who had the opportunity to know her. May peace and love always be with you
March 21, 2009
To the Stucky Family, I was surprised today to hear of Rita's passing. We used to attend Glen Park Baptist and I was blessed to work with her in the Awana Sparks Club. She was a good friend, a wonderful woman, and I enjoyed all of the times that we shared in the "young marrieds" class together. I pray that you will be able to remember her with joy until we see her again. Patti Vesa, Mesquite, Tx.
Eunice and Carl Booker
March 14, 2009
Jean, Matt, Mike, and Julie,
Carl and I were so sorry to hear about you mom. She was proud of all four of you. Remember the good times.
Kate Perschon
March 4, 2009
Dear Stucky Family,
I was shocked to hear today of Rita's passing. I knew her only a short time when I worked at Franklin for just one year earlier in my teaching career. Some days I had a hard time fitting in there, but never with Rita. She was always a wonderful breath of fresh air during my day, and I sought her advice and encouragement many times. I will fondly remember her and her genuine smile and kind words. I am proud to have known her, even for a short time. I pray for your family's peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Sincerely,
Kate Perschon
The Koleski Family, Gary, Natalie, Amanda, Nicole, & Courtney Koleski
March 4, 2009
To the Stucky Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. She was a wonderful teacher and touched the lives of many. She will be greatly missed and never forgotten. She will always be in our hearts.
Linell Szurgot
March 4, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I've known Rita for many years and became reaquainted through quilting in the last couple of years. I loved having her share "kid stories" - she truly loved her students! We will miss her and her joy! She brought sunshine wherever she went!!
Kathy Davis
March 4, 2009
Dear Jean and Stucky Family,
May the God of all comfort, comfort your hearts in the days to come. It was my joy and privilege to have come to know Rita through Jean. I was indeed a recipient of her thoughtfulness and care. I look forward to hugging her neck again when I see her again in heaven. Sincerely with love, Kathy Davis
MiChal Hall
March 4, 2009
Rita was (and is) BELOVED. How wonderful that she spread her loving touch to so many. What a blessing that she will be so dearly missed.
Debbie Cook
March 3, 2009
Rita,
You left us too soon. Enjoy being in the presence of our Lord!
Debbie Cook
Chris Schmal
March 3, 2009
John, Jean, Matt, Mike and Julie,
I just heard and I am so sorry for your loss. Rita was a special woman... which is why each of you are the way you are. I can still picture the bulletin board in the kitchen when it was each of your birthday months. She will be missed.
Sharon Sirinek
March 3, 2009
Dear John & Family, Aunt Rita, Chick, Mark, MaryAnn & Danny and Family,
Norm & I were just heartbroken about "Little Rita's" death. She was so warm, friendly and funny. She will be deeply missed. Even Though our loved ones leave this world, they never leave our hearts. All our love, Sharon & Norm Sirinek, Glendale, AZ.
Michelle Walczak
March 3, 2009
I give all of mrs stucky's family my support. She was one of the best teachers i have had in elementry school. I was so shocked to hear what had happened. well hope the family is well take care and hang in there!
Lenore Guajardo
March 3, 2009
My heartfelt sympathies are extended to the Stucky family.
Rita and I shared the love of quilting, and were to take classes together tomorrow. Rita you will be missed.
Lenore, Heritage Quilters of So. Suburbia
Dan and Carla Barber
March 3, 2009
Our hearts are so sad for your loss. Please know we are praying for you at this difficult time.
Rita was such a great christian lady. We really enjoyed the time we worked together as youth leaders with Rita at GFC so many years ago. We are surely going to miss her. God Be with you and your family at this time.
WOODY & KAREN DUNNING
March 3, 2009
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your unforeseen loss of “Little Rita.” Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time. “Little Rita” was such a dynamic and caring person, always smiling while generously offering to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. She will be sadly missed by all of us. I remember in one of my many books of quotes, a saying that came from a headstone in Ireland (and we all know how proud she was of her Irish heritage!!)
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal!
With thoughts of Peace and Courage for you all,
Carolyn (Dubach) Hunnicutt
March 3, 2009
John & family,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are in my prayers at this difficult time.
March 3, 2009
I went to Purdue Calumet with Rita. I have fond memories of classes and outings with her! She will be missed! She was truly special and she loved her family very much! She was so proud of her children!
God bless you in this time of sorrow.
Marianne Blanton Muller
Sam Speigel, Vicky Eaves & the entire staff of Partners Book Dist.
March 3, 2009
Julie, Mark & the Stucky family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
The Family of Lilly Jeffers (4th grade student of Mrs. Stucky)
March 3, 2009
On behalf of our family, we wanted to let you know that you have our greatest sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened by the loss of Mrs. Stucky. Mrs. Stucky was a wonderful person and a great teacher. We know that her passing will not only leave a void in her students lives, but in the hearts of her family and all those who knew her.
Jack, Carol & Family Lyons
March 2, 2009
Dear John & Children, Aunt Rita, Mare, Chic, Mark, Danny and Family,
We were all so saddened to learn of "Little Rita's" passing. God has another really good one with Him now...and we all have wonderful memories that will always bring light and happiness as we go on. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless.
Mary, Alyssa & Sheila Szo
March 2, 2009
We loved you Mrs. Stucky, this is so heartbreaking. You will be missed dearly and never forgotten. You touched many young lives. We love you!
Elizabeth & Pamela Kras
March 2, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Mrs. Stucky passing. She was truly one of the favorite teachers at Franklin.
She will be missed by all.
Rich Viviano and family
March 2, 2009
May God's peace be with you all during this most difficult time. As others have said, we were all blessed to have known such a loving and caring person. Rita's smile and laughter were bright spots others could not help but enjoy.
Linda Welch-Tankersley
March 2, 2009
I've known Rita for most of my life growing up in Griffith and living just around the corner. I will miss her heartwarming smile and her sincere kindness. John, take care of yourself.. Mrs. Koci, we love you.
Chic,Mark,Maryann and Danny, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Welch-Tankersley
Justine Yeager
March 2, 2009
I was so sad to hear about Mrs. Stucky's passing. She was an excellent teacher and I hope I can be as successful as her when I become a teacher. I will keep her and her family in my thoughts.
Chuck & Dee Lindstrom
March 2, 2009
Dear Stucky's and other family members,
We reflect on the good times we had with your wife, mom, daughter and sister. Rita was someone special who had a way of lighting up every room she entered. Why? A room could not contain her good heart and the smile that was ever present. She was a constant encourager and friend to all. She touched so many lives.
We would rather have loved and lost Rita than to have not known her at all. Heaven is now a richer place.
Annette, Kevin Ashleigh and Sarah Gates
March 2, 2009
Dear Stucky family,
Our sincere condolences to your family.
Both of our girls had Mrs. Stucky as their fourth grade teacher, and speak of her with fond memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Gates family
Lisa Martin-Fischl/Ingle
March 2, 2009
My deepest sympathy for your family. My daughter, Alexis had the privilege to be in her homeroom class this year. I thank her for all the extra time she has put in with my daughter and with her fellow students. She is a wonderful person..Our prays are with your family.
Grace Beezie
March 2, 2009
Our sympathy and prayers are with you. We were blessed to have touch lives with Rita. She was a great lady.
The McCampbell Family Michael, Michelle, Collin & Quinn
March 2, 2009
Dear Stucky Family,
Please know our prayers go out to your family. My son Collin is a current student of hers and he has stressed he will miss her much. Everyone who has had the priviledge of knowing her will miss her dearly. Take care of each other during this time of great loss and God Bless.
Marge Ahlgrim
March 2, 2009
Dear John and Family, My memories are stirred as I think of the Stucky family. I have a picture of John and Rita when you came to an open house for my son and his new wife when they got married about 30 years ago. May God comfort your hearts in the loss of your beloved Rita. Absent from the body and present with the Lord. My prayers are with you.
Desa (Stepanovich) Radowick
March 2, 2009
Jean and family:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Mrs. Stucky...she was always so great about letting us have sleepovers and messing up her kitchen making cookies and helping us with that cake in 7th grade for Mr. Shorb (what a mess) ....she was just so much fun and such a dear person....I'll miss her a lot and was lucky to have known her. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dale Yeager
March 2, 2009
To Matt,
So sorry to hear about your mother. She will be missed by our family. My wife and daughters all liked her. The pain you feel will ease with time.
dana sassman
March 2, 2009
We are praying for your family.
Andrew and Dana 'Moser' Sassman
Stacia Steepleton
March 2, 2009
Dear Stucky Family,
My deepest sympathy for your sudden loss. My son, Andrew, had the privilege of being in her class last year. She was one of his favorite teachers. She taught him alot more that just reading, writing, and math! She taught him honesty and how to treat others. I am the president of the PTC at Frankin School and I saw her most everyday. She was always smiling and very thankful for what the PTC has done for the teachers at Franklin. She thanked me often and told me many times that she was praying for me. I will greatly miss her enthusiam and love she had for Franklin School.
Sincerly,
The Steepleton Family
Rick, Stacia, Andrew & Hannah
Melissa Rothchild
March 2, 2009
Rita will truly be missed by our family. All three of my boys had her as their 4th grade teacher at Franklin. She really enriched their lives through her teachings. We will really miss her!
The Rothchild Family
The Garastik Family: Chris, Margaret, Rachel and Jake
March 1, 2009
Dear Stucky Family,
My deepest sympathy to you in the sudden loss of Mrs. Stucky. Both my children had the honor and priviledge to have her as a teacher. She was also my friend and shared her wisdom and love of God with me, for that I am eternally grateful. Franklin School has lost a beloved member of their family.
Please know all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Margaret
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