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Rita Leonard Obituary
May 26, 2024
Rita Mae Leonard (nee Sudrla), age 80, passed away on May 26, 2024, at her home in Lincoln, NE.
She is survived by her sons, Russell and Rodney James; and her sisters, Adelaide Hruska and Mary Ann Wolcott.
VISITATION will be on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Butherus Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St, Lincoln with the family receiving friends from 3 to 5 p.m.
ROSARY will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at North American Martyrs Catholic Church.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, at North American Martyrs Catholic Church, 1101 Isaac Drive, Lincoln.
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Pam Cruey
June 2, 2024
I was fortunate to share a holy hour with Rita. She was a wonderful person with very strong faith. She will be missed by many. Pam Cruey
Judy Mayer
May 30, 2024
So sorry for your loss
Jim and Linda Mayer
May 30, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Rita was a kind and caring Lady and will be missed
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