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Rita Stange Obituary
Rita Ann Stange
July 10, 1937-July 6, 2024
Rita Ann Stange, age 86, of Walcott, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024 at her home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024 at the Walcott American Legion, with food, laughter and stories provided. A private family burial will take place in Walcott Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Walcott Fire Department or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Rita was born on July 10, 1937, the daughter of Freeman and Lydia (Collins) Ethridge. She graduated from Oxford Junction High School and later earned her nursing degree. Rita married Marlyn Stange on October 19, 1958 in Oxford Junction. Marlyn passed away on January 1, 1986, while attending the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
Rita worked as a registered nurse in Iowa City, Burlington and Cedar Rapids. She was also a patient care coordinator for Genesis West Hospital in Davenport until retiring. Rita enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing with her grandchildren, camping, gardening and tending to her yard and flower gardens. Rita was also an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. Most of all, Rita loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Rita will be lovingly remembered by her son, Curt (Nicole) Stange of Walcott; four grandchildren, Jacob Stange, Janae (Kevin) Luppino, Cody (Amber) Stange, and Logan Corrigan; four great grandchildren, Melody and Tatum Stange, and Cannon and Henley Luppino; Craig's significant other, Dee Ford; brothers and sisters-law, Janet Stange, Karen and Ronnie Stange, Carma Jean and Fred Clark; and many nieces, nephews and close family friends.
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Lydia and Freeman; her husband, Marlyn; a son, Craig "Gravy" Stange; and one brother-in-law, Dennis Stange.
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Annd Johnson
July 13, 2024
Rita was my manager for years and we remained friends after her retirement. We were going to meet on Thursday at Harlan’s for Brft. I talked to her about 2 weeks ago and we always reminisced and talked about the good old days. She was alone for a long time. I remember getting the phone call about Marley. She was a great lady!!
Myron Paulsen
July 12, 2024
My sincere condolences to all the family.
Christopher Teel
July 11, 2024
My condolences to you and your family Curt
Vicki Felger
July 10, 2024
I had the pleasure of working with Rita at Mercy Hospital in Davenport and remember her as an awesome nursing leader and mentor. Her sense of humor was amazing and always made difficult situations more manageable!! RIP Rita!
Denise Conrad
July 9, 2024
I was fortunate to have done Rita's hair for 40 years loved every minute of it. She was such a sweet thoughtful woman.
Carolyn Heddinger
July 8, 2024
Sorry to hear of Rita’s passing. We were pool buddies at Eldridge motel pool for several years. Many good memories. My sympathy for yourloss
Michelle Taylor
July 8, 2024
Going to miss our Wednesday's, you loved telling me about your family, your love of animals and children, the neighbors all of us think the world of Rita, I cant say enough. Beautiful woman! Prayers for all the family's heart's.
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