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Rita Stark Obituary

Stark, Rita M. (nee Battle), beloved wife of the late Franklin "Don" Stark, loving mother of Donna (Patrick) Egan, Don (Yolanda), and Ron (Cindy) Stark, dearest grandmother of Colin, Brian and Andrew Egan, Kelly and Eric Stark, Nicole, Valerie, Donnie and the late Renee Stark, dear sister of the late Rev. Leon Battle O Carm, loved daughter-in-law of Mary Stark, fond sister-in-law of Joyce (John) Crawford. Visitation Thursday, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday, 9:15 a.m. from Lawn Funeral Home, 7732 West 159th St., Orland Park, to St. Elizabeth Seton Church. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln Nat'l Cemetery. Funeral info: 708-429-3200.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 31, 2003.

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Tim Beeding

January 9, 2004

To the Stark family,

We are saddened to hear of Ritas

passing and wish to extend our deepest sympathy and prayers.

Tim & Girls

Cindy Stark

January 4, 2004

to my favorite mother-in-law,

I cannot begin to tell you how much I will miss you. You were there many times when my own mother wasn't. I learned some of my most valued veiws for living from you. Thank-you for being part of my life. I will keep the faith, you will stay in my thoughts and prayers. love ya.

your favorite daughter-in-law(Sorry Yoly!)

Cindy

Kelly Stark

January 3, 2004

Grandma i love you with all my heart and i will miss you everyday. Your smile aways brightend my day. I will never forget you. I love you

Yolanda Stark

January 2, 2004

Dear Mom,



Thanks for all you have done for us. You will be missed. We love you



Yoly

Eric Stark

December 31, 2003

Grandma I loved you and I will love you for always and forever.



Love,

Eric

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