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Rita Callahan Obituary
Rita K. Callahan, (nee Markley); Beloved wife of Charles for 67 years; Loving mom of Gary Callahan, Annette (Gene) Burcl and Mary (Kenneth) Wyderski; Cherished Nana of Emily (Lawrence) Silva, Kristen (Stefan) Falbo, Patrick Callahan, Megan (Joseph) Calcagno, Allison (Daniel) Schuler, Brandon Burcl, Amanda (Marcin) Panszczyk, the late Callie Burcl and Michael Burcl; Great-grandma of Aubrey Wyderski, Benjamin Silva, Frankie Falbo and Olivia Silva; Fond sister of the late Joseph (Frances) Markley, the late Margaret (late Lawrence) Bohlig, the late Mabel Markley and Frances (late Martin) Hisson; Dear aunt, cousin and a friend to many; Breast cancer survivor; Proud graduate of Visitation High School. Visitation Monday, May 16, 2022 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, IL; Funeral Tuesday 9:00 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 6435 S. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago IL for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Service info 708-448-6000 or www.schmaedekefuneralhome.com.
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James Meneghini
May 17, 2022
Patrick/Kristen and family,
I am sorry I couldn´t make it to the services because of work travel. My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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The Schuler/Kaminscky Family
May 15, 2022
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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