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| | | Rita Goeders |  | | Born: 03/22/1924 | | Birth Location: Effingham, Illinois | | Death Date: 03/31/2008 | | Death Location:Emmetsburg, Iowa | | Service: A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 4, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Emmetsburg. Burial is in St. John's Catholic Cemetery. | | Visitation: The family will greet friends from 4 - 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home where there will be a parish vigil service at 6:45 p.m. | | Rita Marcella Loring was born March 22, 1924, the daughter of Jacob and Ursula (Wiwi) Loring in Effingham, Illinois. She attended country school. During Rita’s childhood, the Loring family came to Emmetsburg.
On February 3, 1945, Rita was united in marriage to John Goeders at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Emmetsburg. To this union, six children were born. Rita always stayed busy. She raised her family, took in ironing, and for a period of time, cleaned homes. Later, she worked as a waitress for a number of restaurants and cafes. She found enjoyment in being around people and waited until her 81st Birthday to retire.
Rita was an avid fisherman, and she would always drag John along with her. Years ago, they enjoyed camping trips and Saturday night dances. She loved surrounding herself with her family. She was a wonderful mother and friend.
On Monday, March 31, 2008, Rita Goeders passed away at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg.
Left to cherish her memory are five sons: Dennis (Gayle), Leo (Kathy), Mike (Deb), Joe (Lori), all of Emmetsburg, and George (Carolyn) of Northwood, Iowa; her daughter, Susan Rice (Jack) of Emmetsburg; five sisters: Annabelle Walker of Emmetsburg, Alberta Spurlin of Madrid, Pauline Loring of Emmetsburg, Elizabeth Reinders (Jim) and Margaret Onken all of Estherville; four brothers: Ed Loring (Nellie) of Blanco, Alabama, Ray Loring (Carol) Emmetsburg, Larry Loring (Jean) of Ankeny and Frank Loring (Shirley) of Emmetsburg; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; and her brother, James Loring. |
| | | Posted at: 04/08/2008 | | By: Bob Neary | | Denny,
My sympathy on the loss of your Mom. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob |
| | Posted at: 04/06/2008 | | By: gloria anderson[goeders] | | i used to be married to your cousin john goeders. i am so sorry to hear about your mom' passing. may god bless all of you. my son david told me about your mom's passing and he told me and he also told his dad,who lives in california. |
| | Posted at: 04/05/2008 | | By: Laure and Jeff Oppenheimer | | To the Goeders family,
Jeff and I extend our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mother. It was a pleasure to have worked with her during our years in the restaurant business. She will certainly be missed.
Laure and Jeff Oppenheimer |
| | Posted at: 04/04/2008 | | By: Tabitha Murphy | | So sorry to hear about Rita she was an amazing woman she had a unique "spunk" to her i had never seen before |
| | Posted at: 04/03/2008 | | By: Steve & Nancy Weisenborn | | Leo & Kathy - We are so sorry for your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and hearts as you go through yet another loss in your family. Friends always.... |
| | Posted at: 04/03/2008 | | By: Rick and Carol Dupic | | Leo and Kathy, our thoughts are with you. You were so good to your parents, I hope that gives you a sense of peace. God bless you. |
| | Posted at: 04/03/2008 | | By: Terry Murphy | | Sue & Family; My God, where do I start! You know how much I adored Rita. I am at such a loss for words. I enjoyed the years I worked with Rita more than you kow. She reminded me so much of my own mother, fiesty, outspoken, honest and the funniest lady I have ever known. I believe that I am a better person for having known Rita. I will certainly miss her. Sue, if there is anything you need, please ask. May God help you through this time of mourning and may he also bless your entire family. |
| | Posted at: 04/03/2008 | | By: Terry Murphy | | I love you all! God Bless |
| | Posted at: 04/03/2008 | | By: TGomez & Family | | Please accept our deepest sympathy. May you find some comfort in knowing, 'The Father of tender mercies and the God of all Comfort..comforts us in all our tribulation.' Our heart goes out to you at this time. |
| | Posted at: 04/02/2008 | | By: Chuck & Donna Davis | | Your family has our deepest sympathy. May the memories of growing up together in your mother's house keep you close. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. |
| | Posted at: 04/01/2008 | | By: Joe and Lori Gilman | | We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family and with Rita. |
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