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Rita Nowacki Obituary

Nowacki, Rita M. (nee Novak), 75, of Wheeling. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Nowacki, loving mother of Michael (CFD) (Susan, nee Cronin) and the late Charles, cherished grandma of Michael Jr. and Christopher Nowacki, loving niece of Sylvia Washetas, aunt to many, dear neighbor. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 p.m. at Kolssak Funeral Home, 189 S. Milwaukee, Wheeling. Funeral services 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home from Mass 11 a.m. St. Alphonsus Liguori Church, Prospect Heights. Interment Memory Garden Cemetery, Arlington Heights. For funeral info., 847-537-6600 or www.kfhinc.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 27, 2008.

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Arlyss Lasecki

January 21, 2020

Rita was a very important part of my involvement in Ministry of Care. I remember her at Mass often and pray that she is in the loving arms of Our Lord. We shared many touching moments together as she opened her heart during our prayer time together.

Steve & Chris Johnson

January 27, 2008

Mike & Sue our sympathy go's out to you and your family. Your mom was a great person and loved to have poeple over and made them feel like family.

Arlyss Rochholz

January 27, 2008

Rita has been a faith-filled, true and genuine friend. Her concern for our world touched my heart. May she now rest in heaven as she continues to pray for us all. I send my condolences to Michael and the family.

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