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Rita Majka Obituary

Majka, Rita Ann (nee Dorland), age 72. Departed on her journey after the challenge of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis with grace and inspiration. Loving daughter of the late Leo and Neva Dorland. Beloved mother of Frank (Leslie) Rinaldi, Sharon Huebner (Mike Steiger) and Leanne Rosado (Dale Marshall), adored grandmother of Rachel (Jeff) Puffenbarger and Brian Valko, "Noni" to Reilly and Dylan Puffenbarger. Loving sister of Robert (Diane) Dorland Aiken, South Carolina and the late Sharon Dorland, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of Jerry and Alverna Baumgartner. Funeral Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. from Hills Funeral Home, Ltd., 10201 S. Roberts Rd. (8000W.), Palos Hills, to the First Church of God Church, services 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Tuesday, 3 to 9 p.m. 708-598-5880.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2003.

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Dennis Vantrease

September 17, 2003

Dear Leanne,



Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother. She goes off to a better place and is with God now. May the Lord bless her and you and your family.



Dennis Vantrease and Family

Bill & Sandy Cooper

September 15, 2003

Dear Family,



Sandy and I are so sorry for your loss. Rita was an exceptional person. Great sense of humor and without a doubt a hardworking and energenic Telephone Pioneer.



She was always there when she was needed and always there when she was not.



She will be sorley missed.



Bill & Sandy Cooper

Danette Foster

September 14, 2003

To the Beloved Family and Friends of Rita,



Our condolences and prayers are with you during this very reflective time in which we all remember Rita

with fond memories, love and gratitude. She touched so many lives, in a way that cannot be measured. She is loved by many,

and shall be forever cherished by all those lives she has influenced.



God Bless.



Sincerely,

Danette, Ashley, and Courtney

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