1931
2017
Rita M. Girten (nee Mullally) age 85, beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Girten. Loving mom of Joseph(Sandy), Phillip(Charise) and Janet Girten. Loving grandma of Joseph(Jackie) Girten , Laurie Girten (Bill Bybee), Michelle(Peter) Sprecher and Kathryn(James) Schramm. Cherished GiGi of Joey & Joshua Girten and Isabelle & Norah Sprecher. Rita had a long retail career with Montgomery Ward. Visitation Thursday from 4-9 p.m. Funeral Friday 8:45 a.m. prayers at the Zimmerman and Sandeman Funeral Home, 5200 W. 95th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 to St. Gerald Church for Mass at 9:30 a.m. Interment: St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials made to The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation, www.dtrf.org or United Leukodystrophy Foundation Inc., 2304 Highland Drive Sycamore, IL 60178-9970 would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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January 26, 2017
Jon Viberg
Rita was always like a beacon of sunshine on a cloudy day. RIP. My condolences to Janet, Joe and Phil...and family. It won't be the same at Phil's without her. What a spirit and she will be missed.
January 25, 2017
Rita was a grammar school buddy.
Nobby Wiley
January 25, 2017
sue clancy
dear joe phil and janet so sorry for your loss she was a good person so good to us kids growing up ill never forget her my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family lots of love sue
January 25, 2017
Jackie Girten
Dear Gram/GiGi
You have always been a big part of our lives and I will miss you so much. You brought a free spirit and fun loving energy wherever you went. Thank you for showing Joey and Josh what a Great Grandma was about and thank you for being a grandma to me for the last 20 years. You loved the boys so much and they will always love and remember you. We Love you and will always carry your memories. Love Jackie
January 25, 2017
Joe Girten
Grandma. What can I say. I still can't believe that your gone. I had 36 wonderful years with you being a part of my life. So many holidays, weddings and family parties. You have two amazing grandsons that will miss you terribly, but will never forget you. You will never be forgotten and you will live through us everyday. The memories I have will last a lifetime. Family holidays and events will never be the same without GiGi. I know you are with Papa and Sara in Heaven. You lived in such a way that touched all who knew you and now you will continue live that way through us. Until we meet again. God Bless. Rest In Peace. Amen
January 25, 2017
debra wright
joe and sandy and family bill and i are so sorry for your loss gigi is amazing lady was always happy and always on the go like she was 25 i remember asking her what vitiams she took cause i went to be like her with all her energy . we will miss her and always she will be in our heart we love you all and praying for you all love you sis amd bill
January 25, 2017
Hugh O'Hara
Phil, Joe & Janet
Your mother was one of the best. I have so many happy and funny memories of her that I'll cherish forever. I'll miss most those devilish eyes staring up at me.
God bless her.
Hugh
January 24, 2017
Dear Mom, It breaks my heart to have to say goodbye to you after so many years to have been with you. I turned 59 today, not the way I wanted to spend my birthday making funeral arrangements for you, but I thank you for the great life you have given me. You and Dad were the best parents I could ever have had. I will always cherish every memory I had growing up with you both. I have a good life now thanks to you both.. RIP, God Speed to you. I have to go now because the streetlights are coming on. I love you, Number 2 Son.
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