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Rita Kelly
RITA KELLY
Cedar Rapids
Rita R. Kelly, 76, of Springfield, Ill., formerly of Chatham, Ill., and Aurora, Colo., passed away peacefully July 5, 2016, at Memorial Medical Center, with her family by her side.
She was born near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the late Ervin H. and Alma Thomsen Rohwedder. She married Joseph Mastin in 1994 and he preceded her in death in 2000. Her son, Matthew, also preceded her in death in 2005.
She lived in Colorado for many years and managed apartments in several complexes.
She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Lori L. Kelly of Auburn, Ill.; son, Michael D. Kelly of Springfield, Ill.; five grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; sister, Donna Wickham of Minneapolis; a niece; and a nephew.
Cremation rites will be accorded by Cremation Services of Central Illinois in Chatham. Private family services will take place. Burial of the urn will be in Niblick Cemetery in Logan County, Ill., beside Matthew, her son.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123; www.cancer.org.
Staab Polk Memorial Home, 8855 State Route 4, Chatham, IL 62629, is serving Rita's family. Please visit www.staabpolk.com to leave your condolences.
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