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Rita Gangolf Obituary

Gangolf, Rita L. Dear sister of the late Albert P. (late Eleanore), the late Helen Gangolf, and the late Elizabeth (late John) Kuzma; Fond aunt to Joseph (Mary) Kuzma, Bert (Sandy) Gangolf, Larry Gangolf, Cheryl (Wayne) Watson, and Patricia Kuzma; Great-aunt of James (Nancy) Kuzma, Jennifer (Dan) Kusiak, and Kathleen (Lou) Maza; Great-great-aunt of many. Visitation at Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home, 1356 W Wellington Ave. 5:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday. Funeral Wednesday, 11:00 am from chapel to St Alphonsus Church, Mass 11:30 am. Int. St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers masses would be appreciated. For further information visit www.herdegenfuneralhome.com or call 773-525-0178.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 11, 2012.

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Andrea Bellert-Kneifel

October 22, 2012

To the Gangolf - Kuzma Family,

My father was a cousin to Helen, Rita, Elizabeth & Albert. (Clarence Bellert)

I and my sibling have many fond memories of your entire family.

Going way back to Sunday dinner's at your grandparents/great grandparents home.

Grandma was a great cook. Loved her home-made noodles.

Grandpa was a great story teller.

Both my parents are deceased also.

My mother always talked about the fact - That your grandmother was the only one to give them a wedding present.

My father had been in the Navy. My parent's married in Connecticut and then came to live in Chicago.

When we lived in Norridge I would visit Helen frequently at Saint Monica's.

Another wonderful cook. All your deceased family members were always very gracious to all of us.

I had tried a few years back to make contact with Rita and Liz when I was moving.

There was no forwarding information in regard to them when I called and I was unable to find (As Helen called him) Joey online any where.

I wish to express my condolences on behalf of my family.

I know the sorry is deep ! God Bless You & God Bless Them !

My prayers are with you and yours, Andrea Bellert Kneifel

[email protected]

1-630-340-9429

PS If possible I would greatly appreciate a Holy Card for both Rita and Liz.

Andrea Kneifel

24 South Addison Street

Apartment 606

Bensenville, IL 60106

Bill Hirsch

September 11, 2012

Rita was great leader as secreatary in our business for her career. She was ,loyal, capable and caring for I think over 40 years. What an asset to the business and friend to all of her colleagues ! She watched me grow up as with my brother and cousins and she was a warm and loving person to us.Great Cubs fan. I always will remember her as an integral part of the business , but also a mainstay in my life. Thank you, Rita.

September 11, 2012

To the family of Rita Gangolf may God give you comfort and peace by means of prayer - Philipians 4:6,7. My deepest sympathy

Ellen De Jesus

September 11, 2012

Rest in peace my Friend Reetz.
I will truly miss all of your stories.

From all of Us at Herdegen-Brieske Funeral Home

September 11, 2012

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