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Rita Glass

1943 - 2018

Rita Glass obituary, 1943-2018, Sarasota, FL

BORN

1943

DIED

2018

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Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home

10727 S Pulaski Rd

Chicago, Illinois

Rita Glass Obituary

Glass, Rita Mae 74, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2018 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Rita Glass was the daughter of Francis and Albert Denk, and the loving wife of Dr. Richard McLean Glass for over 51 years. She is survived by her husband; her children, Dr. Katie Singer (Charles) and Brendan Glass; her grandson Marc Singer; her sister Carol Zahradnik (Steve), and Carol's children Tom, John and Kristin. Rita graduated from Lourdes High School, got her undergraduate degree at Northern Illinois, and then her doctorate in education at Loyola. Rita worked most recently as a real estate broker with Keller Williams, and has also worked as an artist, a teacher and in assistive technology for disabled persons as a Vice President for the National Easter Seal Society. She was very involved as a leader for Landmark Education, and through that platform was dedicated to coaching people to change their lives in powerful ways. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends, and so many other people whose lives she has impacted. Visitation Friday, August 17, 2018 11:00 a.m. until time of service at 1:00 p.m. at Andrew J. McGann and Sons Funeral Home, 10727 S. Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, 11500 S. Fairfield, Chicago. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in Rita's name. For more information 773-783-7700.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 16, 2018.

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Glenn Jurgens

August 18, 2018

Indeed, warmest thoughts and condolences to each in the family, extended family, and those Rita touched over the many years -- I was one of those. My memories are many, my prayers are also many.

GWJ

August 17, 2018

Rita Glass The Lady The Legacy. A kind heart, sweet soul, swift tongue and sharp mind. You are Loved, Cherished and Forever missed! Thank you for being a shining example of what Courage looks like. Thank you for welcoming me into your home, heart and family. To the family my sincerest condolences and appreciation for sharing your GEM with the world!


Love T. Wilson

Phyllis Ewing-Murray

August 17, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family of such a sweet Lady. Rita has taught me so much. We worked together on many Real Estate deals and she introduced me to Landmark Education. She will be missed.

August 17, 2018

My deepest condolences to the family of such a sweet Lady. Rita has taught me about Real Estate and introduced me to Landmark Education. May her sweet spirit rest peacefully. She will be missed!

Phyllis Ewing-Murray

Z L

August 17, 2018

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.

Judy Roth

August 16, 2018

Rita and I worked together at St. Joseph Hospital in the late 60's. We had a lot of fun together. I'm sorry to hear of her death.
Condolences to her family

Kateri Yunker

August 10, 2018

Sweet Rita...your legacy of transformation lives on. Words cannot describe what you mean to me. Thank you for believing in me. Friends forever, Kateri

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Andrew J. Mcgann & Sons Funeral Home

10727 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60655

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