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Rita McDonald Obituary

McDonald, Rita C. (nee Thevenard), age 87, of Skokie, beloved wife of the late Francis, dear mother of William (Catherin), Marygrace (Walter) Tizura, Michael (Patricia), Catherine (the late Alvin) Mormolstein, and Joseph (Lynn), loving grandmother of 15, dearest sister of the late Grace, Edith and Lloyd Thevenard, fond aunt of Greg (Vanessa) Thevenard. Funeral Monday, 10:15 a.m. from Haben Funeral Home, 8057 Niles Center Rd., Skokie. Mass 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter Church, Skokie. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Zanesville, OH. Visitation Sunday, 3 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 2325 N. Lakewood Ave., Chicago, IL. 60614. Funeral Info., 847-673-6111.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
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Carol Peterson

January 7, 2004

Dear Katie,

I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories to keep her close to you.

May God be with you and comfort you and your family during this difficult time.

You have my deepest sympathy.

Carol Peterson

Nikki Tiedje

December 28, 2003

I will miss searching for egg cups for you and visiting you with your "old sock". You are missed, but at peace.

MARYGRACE TIZURA

December 27, 2003

MOM,

I'LL MISS ARE DOUBLE SOLITARE GAMES,BINGO, PHONE CALLS, AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONS.

BE AT PEACE, MGM

Michael Mc Donald

December 27, 2003

You are now seeing your husband in heaven. Your children and grandchildren already miss you.

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