1930
2017
Rita Hess, 87, of Bartonville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 8, 1930 in Port Deposit, Maryland to Carmen "Frank"and Louise (Smith) DeMar. She married Sidney Pittman on November 2, 1946 in Maryland. She later married Wallace "Bud" Hess on April 6, 1952 in Bloomington, Illinois. He preceded her in death on June 28, 2002 in Bartonville, Illinois. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Frank (Buddy) DeMar, John (Jiggs) DeMar, and one infant brother and one great grandson.
She is survived by five children, Ronald Hess of Yates City, Jerry (Jacqueline) Hess of Bartonville, Jeffrey (Katrina) Pittman Hess of St. Petersburg, Florida, Michael (Bev) Hess of Bartonville and one daughter, Toni Foreaker of Bartonville. She has 13 grandchildren, many great grandchildren; three sisters, Berneice (Bebo) Rakes of Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, Bonita DeMar of Milford, Delaware and Marietta (Susie) Henrikson of Clayton, Delaware. She has many nieces and nephews.
Rita worked over 15 years at Sears and Roebuck Store retiring in 1985. She was the past president and member of the Boatin' Belles of the Pekin Boat Club, Life member of the Womens Auxillary of the Bartonville American Legion Post #979, life member of the Womens Auxillary of the VFW Post 3883 of Bartonville, Italian American Society, Women of the Moose #673 of Pekin and the Femmes Unir Club of Bartonville. She was also a member of the Sears Retirees Club.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 4, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Father David Heinz will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 until 7 pm Thursday at the funeral chapel. Burial will be at the Kingston Mines Cemetery in Kingston Mines. Memorials may be made to the Dream Center of Peoria, St Jude Midwest Affiliate or to the Bartonville Relay for Life.
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August 5, 2017
HI Toni so very sorry about your mom. Hope you are doing well.
Debbie (Guppy) Snyder
August 3, 2017
In January of this year my wife, Roberta (Bobbi)Kohtz, and Rita were room-mates in River View rehab center. Bobbi got sick and had to leave and subsequently died on March 24, 2017. Bobbi and I made fast friends with Rita and enjoyed her a lot. Rita sent me a very nice sympathy card when Bobbi died. I am so sorry for your loss and I know you will miss her a great deal as she was a lovely lady. I'll pray for the repose of her soul. David Garcia
August 3, 2017
Sue & Dick Clemons
Rita was a very vital person in so many ways, she was so active in the Pekin Boat Club and the American Legion in Bartonville, always smiling and working and doing the job of several people, we are so sorry for your loss, but know she's in a better place, God be with all of you and give you comfort
August 3, 2017
CONNIE LOHMANN
Rita will be deeply missed she was a great lady, always had a smile on her face!
August 2, 2017
Jordan and Katelyn Ferry
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
August 2, 2017
Annie Isaac
I am so sorry for your loss.
August 2, 2017
Cousin Rita will be missed but never forgotten.
Andrew Jack DeMario,Sr Family.
Manchester,Maryland
August 1, 2017
Steve DeMar
God bless our Rita. She was always a bright and lively light in our life. We will miss her stories, her love, and her humor. We love you all and are certainly with you in love and spirit. Love to all - The Entire Steve DeMar Family
August 1, 2017
Rocky & Lynn De Mar
August 1, 2017
Debbie Skaggs
Words - however kind, can't mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss with you, pray and hope for your comfort and peace of mind.
Your Mother had so many accomplishments, so very many successes, a wealth of hopes and dreams fulfilled - days and days and days well lived- and a legacy to celebrate. May sweet memories of your mother encourage you at this time.
Bill, Debbie Skaggs and Family
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