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Rita Davis Obituary

Davis, Rita M. (nee Koss), beloved wife of Paul Davis, loving mother of Anne (Dennis) Bartes, Chuck (Dian) Davis, Rick (Gina) Davis, Jean (Bob) Miller, Terry (Gerry) Oshita, grandmother of 13, great-grandmother of 17, fond sister of the late Bernice Preware. Member of the Ladies Society and Eucharist Minister for St. Benedict Church. Funeral Monday, 8:45 a.m. from Grein Funeral Directors, 2114 W. Irving Park Rd., to St. Benedict Church, 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rush Hospice, 4415 W. Harrison, Suite 403, Hillside, Ill., 60162, Arthritis Fountation Illinois Chapter, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1928, Chicago, Ill., 60601, Masses also appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. 773-588-6336 or www.Greinfuneraldirectors.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 21, 2003.

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Phil Cline

December 26, 2003

Rita was a great lady and I have fond memories of her being my 2nd Mom. She always loved when the "boys" would stop over to visit Chuck. She will be missed. The world is a better place because of her.

Don corbett

December 24, 2003

I want to say what a joy it was to know Rita who I alway's called her mom. She had a heart filled with so much love and kindness for everyone.I know she was so proud of all her family, as they were proud of her.I thank God for taking her away from all her pain and suffering.She will alway's be rememberd in my heart. I love you Mom and will miss you, but I know your in peace now. Say Hi to my Folk's for me. Love you alway's. , Don, Patty and family

chuck&dian davis

December 24, 2003

So long for now Mom. We love and miss you. Our thoughts,prayers, and loving memories will always be with us. Your Loving son and daughter-in-law, Charlie and Dian

Roger, Pam, Erik & Glenn Lundstrom

December 23, 2003

To Chuck and his family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult of times. I know what it is like to have a parent pass away so close to a holiday. Remember the birth of our savior at this difficult time.

Allyson&Keith MacKinnon

December 22, 2003

You were in and our hearts and prayers today (Davis Family). Keith and I are so sorry for your loss. Mom D was a wonderful caring and loving person and will be sadly missed by us. Rest in Peace Ma. Love your Canadian Kids and Grandkids. Allyson,Keith,Tyler&Brett

Jeff & Cathy DeWitt

December 21, 2003

The Davis Family,



Our deepest condolences, during this very difficult time. Our prayers and thoughts are with your family.

The Staff of Grein Funeral Directors

December 21, 2003

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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