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Alice Rittgers Obituary

Rittgers, Alice C. 89 08/18/1921 01/17/2011 Alice was born in Glendive, Mont., one of seven children. Her family moved to Oregon when she was young. Alice married Paul E. Rittgers in 1940; he preceded her in death. Alice is survived by her son, Ron Rittgers; daughters, Patricia Sowards, Carol Minch and Shari Stover; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A lover of animals, she had many dogs, cats and birds over the years. No service will be held.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 21, 2011.

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Michael Sowards

May 3, 2021

She was the sweetest grandmother. Rip grandma.

Michael Sowards

May 3, 2021

She was the sweetest grandmother. Rip grandma.

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