Rita B. Roarick's Obituary
Rita B. Roarick, 86, of Decatur, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Aspen Ridge Care Centre.
Rita was born August 30, 1925 in Decatur a daughter of Vincent and Nellie Koscielny Krajewski. A member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rita worked in the jewelry department at Carson Pirie Scott for 10 years. She married William Roarick March 13, 1946 in Decatur.
Surviving is her husband of 66 years, William of Decatur; children: Jane A. Green of Phoenix, AZ, James E. Maria Roarick of Decatur, Stephen W. Becky Roarick of Des Moines, IA, Gregory A. Roarick of Decatur and Thomas V. Patrice Roarick of Bedford, TX; 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Kopech of Florida; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Her parents, 2 brothers and 2 sisters preceded her death.
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life will be 11 am, Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Weltin celebrant. Visitation will begin at 10 am. Burial will follow in St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Decatur. Memorials may be made to: Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or St. Teresa High School.
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