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2019

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Rita Eaheart Obituary

Eaheart, Rita Jean (nee McNerney) Passed away January 18, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Chicago. Born April 17, 1941, to the late Carl and Kathleen McNerney. Beloved wife of William for 54 years; loving mother of Rita Jean Gramm, William (Margaret) Eaheart, and Brian (Carla) Eaheart; cherised grandmother of Quinn, Burke, Brennan, Delaney and Owen; Rita Jean was preceeded in death by her siblings, Mary Alice (Pat) Ward, Rev. Carl McNerney, Margaret (John) Stoner, Jack McNerney and Kathleen (James) Nevels; treasured aunt to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday, 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge; Family and Friends to meet for Funeral Mass Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Christina Church, 3342 W. 111th St., Chicago. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Sinsinawa Dominicans, www.sinsinawa.org or 608-748-4411. For Funeral Info, 708-422-2700, or www.curleyfuneralhome.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 24, 2019.

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January 30, 2019

Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. It take time for grieving but find comfort in knowing that God is near to all those calling on him during this sad and difficult time (Psalm 145: 18 )

Z L

January 29, 2019

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

January 26, 2019

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
MAY THE GOD OF COMFORD BE WITH YOU WHEN LOVE ONES DIE. 2 Corinthians 3,4







B.MARTIN

Lynn

January 26, 2019

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

John Waters Sr

January 25, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathleen Corbett

January 25, 2019

We wish to send our condolences, Rita was
a wonderful person.

Bill and Kathy Corbett

Sonia Suarez

January 24, 2019

Im so sorry to hear about your loss. I send my deepest condolences. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" strengthen your family during this difficult time (Isaiah 61:1,2)

A D

January 24, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the family. You can find comfort in knowing, our Heavenly Father has promised we will see our love ones again (Acts 21:15).

Joe Feldman

January 21, 2019

Rita Jean and bill are lifelong friends. So sorry bill

Joe Feldman

January 21, 2019

Bill so sorry to here about Rita Jean. You and her are lifelong friends Love joe feldman

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3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Curley Funeral Home - Chicago Ridge

6116 West 111th Street, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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11:00 a.m.

St. Christina Church

3342 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL

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