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Rita Backlin Obituary

Backlin, Rita Louise (nee Brouillette), July 12, 2007, Age 84, late of South Holland, beloved Wife of the late Virl Backlin and Ernest Backlin, dear Mother of Brian and Karen both of Chicago Heights, IL and Robert Backlin of Lake Forest, CA, step-mother of Robert (Rita) of Mokena, IL, Richard (Rose) Backlin of Bonne Terre, MO and Luella (Jack) Caldanaro of Wheatfield, IN, cherished grandmother of 4, great-grandmother of 5, step-grandmother of 11, and great-grandmother of 14, loving Sister of the late Lordeen, Sylvester and Bernard Brouillette and Gwen Keith. Resting at the Tews Funeral Home, 18230 S. Dixie Hwy., Homewood, Sunday, from 1:00 p.m. until the time of services at 3 p.m. Interment Private at Cedar Park Cemetery, Calumet Park, IL. 708-798-5300.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jul. 14, 2007.

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