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Rita Reid Obituary

Reid, Rita Julia (nee Doyle), devoted and loving wife of James J. Reid, cherished mother of Mary Pat (Dave) Roach, James Reid, Charles Reid, Margie (Sean) Doyle and Edward (Linda) Reid, dearest grandmother of Katie (Chris) Hafer, Colleen, Kelly, Cristin and Kerry Roach, Chris and Jaimie Reid, John, Packy, Tara and Brian Doyle, Connor, Matthew and Abigail Reid, loving daughter of the late Patrick and the late Frances (nee O'Reilly) Doyle, beloved sister of Mary (late John) Cusic, Bernard (Joan) Doyle, the late John (Helen) Doyle, the late Frances (late George) Porter, the late Jane (late Michael) Krall, the late James Doyle, the late Edward (late Joan) Doyle, fond aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews, cherished life-long friend of many. Former employee of St. Xavier University's Alumni Office. Visitation Monday, 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday, 10:15 a.m. from Elliston Funeral Home, First and Grant, Hinsdale, to St. John of the Cross for 11:15 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Misericordia Heart of Mercy Center, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL, 60660-1017, would be appreciated. For information, 630-323-0275.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2004.

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Pat Brogan

January 24, 2004

We will miss Rita greatly when the Saint Xavier retirees' breakfast club meets. She was a special person in our lives. Our sympathy to the family.

Noelle Reed

January 5, 2004

You have my deepest sympathy and prayers. I worked with Rita at Saint Xavier University and she was one of the nicest and most gracious ladies that I knew. You will be in my prayers. Noelle Butler Reed

Elizabeth Marzillo

January 4, 2004

May the Lord be with you in your time of need. Sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.



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Jack, Liz, Joey and Jennifer

From the Staff of Elliston Funeral Home

January 4, 2004

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